Mycobacterial Testing Trends, United States, 2009–2015
oleh: Samantha G. Dean, Emily E. Ricotta, Jonathan Fintzi, Yi Ling Lai, Sameer S. Kadri, Kenneth N. Olivier, Adrian Zelazny, D. Rebecca Prevots
| Format: | Article |
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| Diterbitkan: | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2020-09-01 |
Deskripsi
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.