Distribution of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Korea in the preceding decade.
Jae-Sik JeonJae Kyung KimQute ChoiJong Wan KimPublished in: Journal of clinical laboratory analysis (2017)
Our data revealed a trend for a decrease in TB prevalence over time. Moreover, TB positivity rates were highest among the younger age groups in our study. Therefore, rapid diagnosis and treatment of TB in younger individuals are crucial.