The emerging problem of non-tuberculous mycobacteria infection: understanding aetiology, geospatial epidemiology and developing interventions

该项目将是囊性纤维化中非结核分枝杆菌（NTM）感染的最大研究。通过将细菌的生长与CF患者数据登记、地理位置和环境条件的详细信息相结合，这项研究将为NTM相关因素提供新的见解。基因测序和气道感染分析将扩大理解，并有可能确定新的风险因素和生物标志物的非结核病相关的气道疾病。

This project will be largest study of non-tuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infection in cystic fibrosis. By combining growing the bacteria with detailed information from the CF patient data registry, geographical location and environmental conditions, this study will provide novel insights into factors associated with NTM. Gene sequencing and airway infection profiling will extend understanding and has the potential to identify novel risk factors and biomarkers for NTM-related airways disease.