Using Insurance Claims Data to Estimate Blastomycosis Incidence, Vermont, USA, 2011–2020

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.

Keywords

• blastomycosis
• Blastomyces
• fungi
• respiratory infections
• insurance claims
• incidence