Rhodococcus equi bacteremia with necrotizing pneumonia and brain abscess in a newly diagnosed HIV patient in Saudi Arabia: A case report and review of literature
Rhodococcus equi is a Gram-positive coccobacillus that falls within the category of aerobic actinomycetes. The Rhodococcus genus belongs to the nocardioform bacteria group. This microorganism has been found in various settings, including natural environments, animals, and particularly in individuals...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-11-01
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| Series: | Heliyon |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023091612 |