{Reference Type}: Historical Article
{Title}: Prevalence of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Pulmonary Disease, Germany, 2009-2014.
{Author}: Ringshausen FC;Wagner D;de Roux A;Diel R;Hohmann D;Hickstein L;Welte T;Rademacher J;
{Journal}: Emerg Infect Dis
{Volume}: 22
{Issue}: 6
{Year}: 06 2016
{Factor}: 16.126
{DOI}: 10.3201/eid2206.151642
{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.