Table 2. Meta-analysis of prevalence of NTM infections in Iran.
| Subgroups | No. of study | Prevalence of NTM (95% CI) | n/N | Heterogeneity test, I2 (%) | Heterogeneity test, P value | Egger’s test, t | Egger’s test, P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall effects | 19 | 10.2 (6.3–15.9) | 501/7976 | 96.1 | <.001 | 1.0 | 0.33 |
| Research before year 2000 | 5 | 9.6 (6.0–15.0) | 144/1219 | 83.4 | <.001 | 3.2 | 0.04 |
| Research after year 2000 | 14 | 10.6 (5.6–19.2) | 357/6757 | 96.8 | <.001 | 1.5 | 0.15 |
Abbreviations: n, number of events (NTM isolates); N, total number of culture positive cases.