August 5, 2025Open Access

A cross-environment comparison of nontuberculous mycobacterial diversity

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Household plumbing biofilms contain the highest abundance of the genus mycobacterium at 13.7%, indicating significant pathogen potential.
Clinically relevant species such as Mycobacterium avium and Mycobacterium abscessus were predominantly found in plumbing environments.
Using 16S rRNA gene sequencing allowed for detailed analysis of mycobacterial diversity among environments.
Understanding the variation in mycobacterial diversity informs public health and environmental management related to NTM exposure.

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Cross-environment comparison reveals higher NTM abundance in plumbing biofilms, indicating potential exposure risks.

Gebert et al. (2025) studied this question.

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