General Overview on Nontuberculous Mycobacteria, Biofilms, and Human Infection

Faria, Sónia; João, Inês; Jordao, Luísa

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Faria, Sónia

João, Inês

Jordao, Luísa

Abstract(s)

Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are emergent pathogens whose importance in human health has been growing. After being regarded mainly as etiological agents of opportunist infections in HIV patients, they have also been recognized as etiological agents of several infections on immune-competent individuals and healthcare-associated infections. The environmental nature of NTMand their ability to assemble biofilms on different surfaces play a key role in their pathogenesis. Here, we review the clinical manifestations attributed to NTM giving particular importance to the role played by biofilm assembly.