Epidemiology of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Infection, South Korea, 2007-2016.

ABSTRACT: The prevalence and incidence of nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infections increased in South Korea from 2007 to 2016. Annual prevalence of NTM infection increased to 39.6 cases/100,000 population in 2016 and annual incidence to 19.0 cases/100,000 population. Overall prevalence for the study period was higher in the elderly, in females, and in cities.

SUBMITTER: Lee H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6390769 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature