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. 2001 Nov-Dec;7(6):1039–1042. doi: 10.3201/eid0706.010623

Nontuberculous mycobacterial disease following hot tub exposure.

E J Mangione 1, G Huitt 1, D Lenaway 1, J Beebe 1, A Bailey 1, M Figoski 1, M P Rau 1, K D Albrecht 1, M A Yakrus 1
PMCID: PMC2631894  PMID: 11747738

Abstract

Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) have been recognized as an important cause of disease in immunocompromised hosts. Pulmonary disease caused by NTM is increasingly recognized in previously healthy persons. Investigation of pulmonary disease affecting a family of five identified an indoor hot tub as the source of NTM-related disease.

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