Abstract

M. avium is still the predominant bacteria causing NTM lymphadenitis in children of our region. Contact with hens has been the only risk factor for NTM lymphadenitis detected in the present study. What is Known: • M. avium is the predominant bacteria causing NTM lymphadenitis in children of our region. • There is no consensus on which environmental factors are associated with NTM lymphadenitis in children. What is New: • The only risk factor for NTM lymphadenitis found in the present study was regular contact with hens. Contact with other farm animals was not associated to NTM lymphadenitis.

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