M. bovis TB Increasing Among Hispanics in the U.S.

From 1994 through 2005, Mycobacterium bovis accounted for 45% of pediatric TB cases and 8% of all TB cases in San Diego County, California.

During the past 15 years, the Hispanic population has grown substantially in San Diego County, California. At the same time, incidence of Mycobacterium bovis TB has increased in the region. Correct diagnosis is important because M. bovis is almost always resistant to pyrazinamide, necessitating 9 months of treatment rather than the 6 months that are standard for Mycobacterium tuberculosis infections.

To identify trends in M. bovis disease, investigators conducted a retrospective analysis of TB cases in San Diego County from 1994 through 2005. Among 3291 culture-positive cases, 8% were caused by M. bovis and 92% by M. tuberculosis; however, among children aged <15 years, M. bovis was responsible for 45% of cases. The proportion of TB cases at…

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Mary E. Wilson, MD

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Consultant/Advisory BoardOneHealthTrust (formerly Center for Disease Dynamics, Economics, and Policy); Global Health Institute, University of Wisconsin

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Mary E. Wilson, MD

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Consultant/Advisory BoardOneHealthTrust (formerly Center for Disease Dynamics, Economics, and Policy); Global Health Institute, University of Wisconsin

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M. bovis TB Increasing Among Hispanics in the U.S.

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