What are the sequential steps—radiographic assessment, bronchoscopy, and microbial sampling—that constitute the workup of individuals suspected of NTM pulmonary infection? What are the pitfalls of sputum sampling and how do we overcome them?
What are the sequential steps—radiographic assessment, bronchoscopy, and microbial sampling—that constitute the workup of individuals suspected of NTM pulmonary infection? What are the pitfalls of sputum sampling and how do we overcome them?
Presenter
Professor of Medicine
Previously, Director, Tuberculosis Control
Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine
UC San Diego School of Medicine
San Diego, California