Trends and Sociodemographic Characteristics of Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Infections in South Korea: A Nationwide NHIS-Based Study (2010–2022)
NTM infection is increasing in Korea, with distinct epidemiologic patterns by sex, age, and socioeconomic status. The rising burden, especially among young women and the socioeconomically disadvantaged, warrants targeted public health strategies.
Authors
- Jinsoo Ko
- Gyeong In Lee
- Tsen Vei Lim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6565-4326)
- Sungchan Kang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4876-3205)
- Jake Whang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4444-508X)
- Ju‐Hee Seo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6783-2942)
- Sunmi Shin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3273-8582)
Institutions
- Seoul National University (KR)
- Yonsei University (KR)
- Osong Medical Innovation Foundation (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Tuberculosis & respiratory diseases
- Published
- 2025-12-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4046/trd.2025.0127
- Primary Topic
- Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00