Nocardiosis risk factors
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
Severely immunocompromised persons are at greatest risk for nocardiosis. These include persons with connective tissue disorders, malignancy, HIV infection, pulmonary alveolar proteinosis, alcoholism, or high-dose corticosteroid use.
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