Table 2.
Distribution of NTM species isolated from pulmonary NTM patients in Hangzhou
| Classification | Species | Number of isolates (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Slowly growing mycobacteria (n = 20) | M. intracellulare | 16 (66.7) |
| M. avium | 1 (4.2) | |
| M. kansasii | 2 (8.3) | |
| M. szulgai | 1 (4.2) | |
| Rapidly growing mycobacteria (n = 4) | M. abscessus | 3 (12.5) |
| M. fortuitum | 1 (4.2) |