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@sayaboleh....NTM is not a reportable disease In Canada...wrong info given

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You're right. I must have misheard. Dr. Aksamit did clarify that it is indeed 'reportable' in 11 states in the US but not well! This article from NJH names them and provides more background on public health implications.
https://www.nationaljewish.org/NJH/media/pdf/NTM-TB-INSIGHTS-November-2016.pdf