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

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

• nontuberculous mycobacteria
• epidemiology
• bacteria
• mycobacteria
• South Korea
• tuberculosis and other mycobacteria