Nocardia associated with pulmonary tuberculosis.

Gupta, M L; Grover, P S; Bhardwaj, B K

Gupta, M L; Grover, P S; Bhardwaj, B K.

Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-112699

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A total of 209 cases of pulmonary tuberculosis were screened for the presence of Nocardia in their sputa. In 2.9 per cent of the cases Nocardia asteroides was isolated. The increasing importance of this microorganism has been discussed in the light of other reports from India.

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Chronic Disease; Humans; Nocardia Infections/complications; Nocardia asteroides/isolation & purification; Sputum/microbiology; Tuberculosis, Pulmonary/complications

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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Sputum / Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / Humans / Chronic Disease / Nocardia asteroides / Nocardia Infections Language: English Year: 1991 Type: Article

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