Nontuberculous Mycobacterium (NTM) is a chronic lung disease that can make patients very ill and damage their lungs. The bacteria causing NTM lung infection is usually slow growing and the condition is difficult to diagnose, even for experienced doctors. NTM is increasing worldwide, and with an ageing population the condition is expected to become more common.
NTM in Brisbane water supply
Brisbane’s water supply has been found to contain disease-carrying bugs which
