Designer Diagnostics, a subsidiary of biotech firm Nutra Pharma, sponsored the website, StopNTMnow.com, an informative portal and forum about NonTuberculosis Mycobacterium.

"It is important to educate the public about the importance of NTMs, as they are a leading cause of death in HIV/AIDS and immuno-suppressed patients," explained Rik J. Deitsch, Chairman and CEO of Nutra Pharma Corporation. "There are currently over 40 million people suffering from HIV/AIDS that could benefit from this information. For example, most people don't realize that NTMs can be traced to everyday events such as sitting in hot tubs at the community gym."

Organizers are hoping that, thru this educational campaign, patients will be informed about early detection and late-stage NTM infections may be prevented. In March, Designer Diagnostic launched a diagnostic test kit for the rapid isolation and identification of NTM. For more information on Nontuberculosis Mycobacterium, check out the StopNTMNow.