Mycobacterial Testing Trends, United States, 2009-20151.
Emerg Infect Dis
; 26(9): 2243-2246, 2020 09.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-32818422
ABSTRACT
We studied 31 US healthcare facilities to characterize trends in mycobacterial testing. During 2009-2015, testing for acid-fast bacilli increased 3.2% annually, and prevalence of pathogenic nontuberculous mycobacteria increased 4.5% annually. These increases were highest for subpopulations at high risk of infection, including older women, Asians, and patients with concurrent conditions.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Mycobacterium
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Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prevalence_studies
Limits:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
America do norte
Language:
En
Journal:
Emerg Infect Dis
Journal subject:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
Year:
2020
Type:
Article