Epidemiology of and risk factors for extrapulmonary nontuberculous mycobacterial infections in Northeast Thailand

Epidemiology of and risk factors for extrapulmonary nontuberculous mycobacterial infections in Northeast Thailand

Background Nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infection is increasing worldwide. Current epidemiological data and knowledge of risk factors for this disease are limited. We investigated the trends in and risk of NTM infection in Northeast Thailand during 2012–2016. Methods Patient demographics, infe...

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Main Authors: Irin Kham-ngam, Ploenchan Chetchotisakd, Pimjai Ananta, Prajaub Chaimanee, Phuangphaka Sadee, Wipa Reechaipichitkul, Kiatichai Faksri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2018-08-01
Series:PeerJ
Subjects:
Anti-IFN-γ
Mycobacterium avium complex
Mycobacterium abscessus
Nontuberculous mycobacteria
IFN-γ autoantibodies
Extrapulmonary NTM infection
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