Lung Diseases Due to Nontuberculosis Mycobacteria

Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Mycobacterium tuberculosis is transmitted by inhalation of droplets. Medication is the main component of TB treatment. When starting tuberculosis treatment, first a case definition is made and the treatment regimen is determined. The treatment regimen consists of two periods: an initial period and a maintenance period. [...]