Non-tuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary infection in the immunocompetent host
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Non-tuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary infection in the immunocompetent host.
Throughout much of the world, the incidence of non-tuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary infections in immunocompetent hosts is on the rise. These organisms are widespread in the natural environment; the explanation for what appears to be an increased susceptibility among human hosts is uncertain. Among more than 120 known species, the most common pathogenic isolate in the USA is Mycobacterium av...
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عنوان ژورنال: QJM
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1460-2725,1460-2393
DOI: 10.1093/qjmed/hct022