Computed Tomography Features of Pulmonary Nocardiosis in Immunocompromised and Immunocompetent Patients
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Computed Tomography Features of Pulmonary Nocardiosis in Immunocompromised and Immunocompetent Patients
BACKGROUND Nocardiosis primarily occurs in the setting of immunocompromising conditions. However, it may also occur in immunocompetent patients. We described computed tomography features of pulmonary nocardiosis and compared immunocompetent and immunocompromised patients. MATERIAL/METHODS CT images of 25 patients (Mean age of 39.5 years; 76% male) with pulmonary nocardiosis proved by bronchoa...
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عنوان ژورنال: Polish Journal of Radiology
سال: 2015
ISSN: 0137-7183
DOI: 10.12659/pjr.892042