Nontuberculous mycobacteria Nontuberculous mycobacteria, also known as atypical mycobacteria, are all the other mycobacteria which can cause pulmonary disease resembling TB. Here a patient with active disease in both upper lobes due to infection with atypical mycobacterium. Notice the air-fluid level indicating pus within the cavity (arrow). #Clinical #Radiology #CXR #Lateral #NonTuberculosis #Mycobacteria #NTM #Cavity #AirFluidLevel #RadiologyAssistant
