Grange J M, Yates M D, Pozniak A
Department of Microbiology, National Heart and Lung Institute, London.
Arch Dis Child. 1995 Jun;72(6):516-7. doi: 10.1136/adc.72.6.516.
The annual numbers of cases of non-tuberculous mycobacterial lymphadenitis in south east England has increased over the period 1973 to 1993, most notably during the last few years. The most frequent cause is the Mycobacterium avium complex, followed by M malmoense. The reason for the increase is unknown but it could be due to an increased awareness in mycobacterial disease, an external factor such as pollution, or both.
1973年至1993年期间，英格兰东南部非结核分枝杆菌性淋巴结炎的年病例数有所增加，最显著的是在过去几年。最常见的病因是鸟分枝杆菌复合群，其次是马尔默分枝杆菌。病例数增加的原因尚不清楚，但可能是由于对分枝杆菌病的认识提高、污染等外部因素，或两者兼而有之。
