Disseminated rhodococcus equi infection in HIV infection despite highly active antiretroviral therapy

Disseminated rhodococcus equi infection in HIV infection despite highly active antiretroviral therapy

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><it>Rhodococcus equi </it>(R.equi) is an acid fast, GRAM + coccobacillus, which is widespread in the soil and causes pulmonary and extrapulmonary infections in immunocompromised people. In the context of HIV infection, &l...

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Main Authors: Ferretti Francesca, Boschini Antonio, Iabichino Cristiana, Gerevini Simonetta, De Nardi Paola, Guffanti Monica, Balconi Giuseppe, Lazzarin Adriano, Cinque Paola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-12-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/343

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