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. 2019 Mar;25(3):569-572.
doi: 10.3201/eid2503.181597.

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

Hyewon Lee, Woojae Myung, Won-Jung Koh, Seong Mi Moon, Byung Woo Jhun

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

Hyewon Lee et al. Emerg Infect Dis. 2019 Mar.

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.

Keywords: South Korea; bacteria; epidemiology; mycobacteria; nontuberculous mycobacteria; tuberculosis and other mycobacteria.

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Figure 1
Annual prevalence (total no. cases/100,000 population) and incidence (no. new cases/100,000/year) of nontuberculous mycobacterial infection, adjusted for age and sex, South Korea, 2007–2016.
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Figure 2
Overall period prevalence (total no. cases/100,000 population) of nontuberculous mycobacterial infection, by age group (A) and by age group and sex (B), South Korea, 2007–2016.
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