We analyized routine statutory health insurance claim data to determine prevalence of nontuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease in Germany. Documented prevalence rates of this nonnotifiable disease increased from 2.3 to 3.3 cases/100,000 population from 2009 to 2014. Prevalence showed a strong association with advanced age and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Ahead of Print -Prevalence of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Pulmonary Disease, Germany, 2009–2014 - Volume 22, Number 6—June 2016 - Emerging Infectious Disease journal - CDC
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