Ecology of Nontuberculous Mycobacteria

Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are opportunistic human pathogens that are widespread in the human environment. In fact, NTM surround humans. The basis for their widespread presence in soils and natural and human-engineered waters lies primarily in their disinfectant resistance, biofilm formation,...

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Autor principal:	Joseph O. Falkinham
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Publicado:	MDPI AG 2021
Materias:	nontuberculous mycobacteria soils natural and human-engineered water systems estuarine hydrophobic aerosolization Biology (General) QH301-705.5
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:9909822072e9482e8b1e18cf5a98fc792021-11-25T18:24:41ZEcology of Nontuberculous Mycobacteria10.3390/microorganisms91122622076-2607https://doaj.org/article/9909822072e9482e8b1e18cf5a98fc792021-10-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/11/2262https://doaj.org/toc/2076-2607Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are opportunistic human pathogens that are widespread in the human environment. In fact, NTM surround humans. The basis for their widespread presence in soils and natural and human-engineered waters lies primarily in their disinfectant resistance, biofilm formation, and adaptability to fluctuating environmental conditions. As NTM in drinking water surround humans, a major route of infection is through aerosols. The characteristics of NTM, including resistance to disinfection, adherence to surfaces and biofilm formation, present challenges to contemporary water treatment processes developed for control of <i>Escherichia coli</i> and fecal coliforms.Joseph O. FalkinhamMDPI AGarticlenontuberculous mycobacteriasoilsnatural and human-engineered water systemsestuarinehydrophobicaerosolizationBiology (General)QH301-705.5ENMicroorganisms, Vol 9, Iss 2262, p 2262 (2021)
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description	Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are opportunistic human pathogens that are widespread in the human environment. In fact, NTM surround humans. The basis for their widespread presence in soils and natural and human-engineered waters lies primarily in their disinfectant resistance, biofilm formation, and adaptability to fluctuating environmental conditions. As NTM in drinking water surround humans, a major route of infection is through aerosols. The characteristics of NTM, including resistance to disinfection, adherence to surfaces and biofilm formation, present challenges to contemporary water treatment processes developed for control of <i>Escherichia coli</i> and fecal coliforms.
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Ecology of Nontuberculous Mycobacteria

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