Respiratory NTM isolates frequently represent disease. Pulmonary NTM disease is not uncommon, particularly among elderly females. The ATS/IDSA microbiologic criteria are highly predictive of disease and could be useful for laboratory-based NTM disease surveillance.

Children with MDR-TB and LTBI were best cared for in public health settings. A multicenter registry for pediatric MDR-TB and MDR-LTBI would be desirable to obtain accurate rates of toxicity and cure.

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