NTM are ubiquitous environmental bacteria that may cause chronic lung disease and are one of the most difficult to treat infections among persons with cystic fibrosis (pwCF). We identified molybdenum in the source water as the most predictive factor of M. abscessus infection among pwCF in Colorado.

Co-Contributors: Dr. Jonathan Lautze, Research Group Leader-Integrated Basin and Aquifer Management, International Water Management Institute (IWMI), South Africa & Davison Saruchera, Interim Regional Technical Coordinator, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), South Africa.