Virginia study decodes why NTM lung infections return
NCT ID NCT05277857
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at 109 people in Virginia with nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease. Researchers use genetic sequencing to tell if a repeat infection is a relapse or a new infection from the environment. The goal is to better understand how the disease comes back and improve treatment decisions.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Virginia, Division of Infectious Disease
Charlottesville, Virginia, 22908, United States
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