Using Insurance Claims Data to Estimate Blastomycosis Incidence, Vermont, USA, 2011-2020
The epidemiology of blastomycosis in Vermont, USA, is poorly understood. Using insurance claims data, we estimated the mean annual blastomycosis incidence was 1.8 patients/100,000 persons during 2011-2020. Incidence and disease severity were highest in north-central counties. Our findings highlight...
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Published in | Emerging infectious diseases Vol. 30; no. 2; pp. 372 - 375 |
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Main Authors | , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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United States
U.S. National Center for Infectious Diseases
01.02.2024
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
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Summary: | The epidemiology of blastomycosis in Vermont, USA, is poorly understood. Using insurance claims data, we estimated the mean annual blastomycosis incidence was 1.8 patients/100,000 persons during 2011-2020. Incidence and disease severity were highest in north-central counties. Our findings highlight a need for improved clinical awareness and expanded surveillance. |
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ISSN: | 1080-6040 1080-6059 1080-6059 |
DOI: | 10.3201/eid3002.230825 |