Using Insurance Claims Data to Estimate Blastomycosis Incidence, Vermont, USA, 2011-2020.
Emerg Infect Dis
; 30(2): 372-375, 2024 Feb.
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| ID: mdl-38270123
ABSTRACT
The epidemiology of blastomycosis in Vermont, USA, is poorly understood. Using insurance claims data, we estimated the mean annual blastomycosis incidence was 1.8 patients/100,000 persons during 2011-2020. Incidence and disease severity were highest in north-central counties. Our findings highlight a need for improved clinical awareness and expanded surveillance.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Blastomicose
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Seguro
Tipo de estudo:
Incidence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspecto:
Patient_preference
Limite:
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Emerg Infect Dis
Assunto da revista:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article