Prevalence of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Pulmonary Disease, Germany, 2009–2014

Abstract

We analyzed 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.

Keywords

• Atypical mycobacterial infection
• bronchiectasis
• COPD
• cystic fibrosis
• Germany
• international classification of diseases