Rhodococcus equi: A pathogen in immunocompetent patients
Rhodococcus equi is an uncommon human pathogen known to cause lung infections in immunocompromised patients. We report two cases of Rhodococcus infections in immunocompetent individuals, who were treated successfully.
Main Authors: | Meena Dias, Pratibha Bhat, Sagar Chandrakar, Hilda Pinto |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2013-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care |
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Online Access: | http://www.jfmpc.com/article.asp?issn=2249-4863;year=2013;volume=2;issue=3;spage=291;epage=293;aulast=Dias |
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