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Review
. 1980 Jan;46(1):44-8.

Nocardiosis: a literature review and a case report of Nocardia asteroides infection

G K Harris
  • PMID: 6986084
Review

Nocardiosis: a literature review and a case report of Nocardia asteroides infection

G K Harris. Am J Med Technol. 1980 Jan.

Abstract

Increased chemotherapy and longterm steroid treatments have made nocardiosis a prevalent problem in the United States. The most common infectant is the bacterium Nocardia asteroides. Culturing and identifying the organism and the diagnosis and treatment of the disease are discussed. A literature review and a related case history accompany the discussion.

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