Stephen K Kotey, Xuejuan Tan, Owen Fleming, Ramakrishnama Raju Kasiraju, Audrey L Dagnell, Kyle N Van Pelt, Janet Rogers, Steven D Hartson, Nidheesh Thadathil, Ramasamy Selvarani, Rojina Ranjit, Sreemathi Logan, Sathyaseelan S Deepa, Arlan Richardson, Yong Cheng
Aging has a significant impact on the immune system, leading to a gradual decline in immune function and changes in the body's ability to respond to bacterial infections. Non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), also known as atypical mycobacteria or environmental mycobacteria, are commonly found in soil, water, and various environmental sources. While many NTM species are considered opportunistic pathogens, some can cause significant infections, particularly in individuals with compromised immune systems, such as older individuals...
December 30, 2023: GeroScience