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Nocardiosis risk factors
Introduction
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.
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]