Mycobacterium genavense Causing Lung Abscess in an Immunocompetent Individual
Mycobacterium genavense is a rare nontuberculous mycobacterium, known to cause serious infections in HIV-infected patients and immunocompromised individuals. The diagnosis of M. genavense is challenging because of its slow-growing nature in the routine acid-fast culture methods. Here, we present the...
Main Authors: | Ria Lawrence, R Narasimhan |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2021-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Association of Pulmonologist of Tamil Nadu |
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Online Access: | http://www.japt.in/article.asp?issn=2772-6355;year=2021;volume=4;issue=3;spage=122;epage=123;aulast=Lawrence |
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