Distribution of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Korea in the preceding decade.

Jae-Sik JeonJae Kyung KimQute ChoiJong Wan Kim

Published 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.

Keyphrases

mycobacterium tuberculosis
pulmonary tuberculosis
risk factors
big data
machine learning
loop mediated isothermal amplification