Detecting clusters of high nontuberculous mycobacteria infection risk for persons with cystic fibrosis – An analysis of U.S. counties - 25/01/23
Abstract |
Nontuberculous mycobacteria are ubiquitous environmental bacteria that frequently cause disease in persons with cystic fibrosis (pwCF). The risks for NTM infection vary geographically. Detection of high-risk areas is important for focusing prevention efforts. In this study, we apply five cluster detection methods to identify counties with high NTM infection risk. Four clusters were detected by at least three of the five methods, including twenty-five counties in five states. The geographic area and number of counties in each cluster depended upon the detection method used. Identifying these clusters supports future studies of environmental predictors of infection and will inform control and prevention efforts.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Nontuberculous mycobacteria, NTM, Cystic fibrosis, Clusters, Clustering
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Vol 138
Article 102296- janvier 2023 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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