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- Title
Increasing incidence of nontuberculous mycobacteria, Taiwan, 2000-2008.
- Authors
Lai CC; Tan CK; Chou CH; Hsu HL; Liao CH; Huang YT; Yang PC; Luh KT; Hsueh PR; Lai, Chih Cheng; Tan, Che Kim; Chou, Chien Hong; Hsu, Hsiao Leng; Liao, Chun Hsing; Huang, Yu Tsung; Yang, Pan Chyr; Luh, Kwen Tay; Hsueh, Po Ren
- Abstract
To assess the species distribution and epidemiologic trends of nontuberculous mycobacteria, we examined isolates from patients in Taiwan. During 2000-2008, the proportion increased significantly from 32.3% to 49.8%. Associated disease incidence increased from 2.7 to 10.2 cases per 100,000 patients. Mycobacterium avium complex and M. abscessus were most frequently isolated.
- Publication
Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2010, Vol 16, Issue 2, p294
- ISSN
1080-6040
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.3201/eid1602.090675