To assess the species distribution and epidemiologic trends of nontuberculous mycobacteria, we examined isolates from patients in Taiwan. During 2000-2008, the proportion increased significantly from 32.3% to 49.8%. Associated disease incidence increased from 2.7 to 10.2 cases per 100,000 patients. Mycobacterium avium complex and M. abscessus were most frequently isolated.
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Kaunas Univ Technol, Fac Econ & Management, Head Dept Econ & Int Trade, Kaunas, LithuaniaKaunas Univ Technol, Fac Econ & Management, Head Dept Econ & Int Trade, Kaunas, Lithuania