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Genotypic and phenotypic prevalence of Nocardia species in Iran: First systematic review and meta-analysis of data accumulated over years 1992-2021.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2021
Hashemzadeh Mohammad, Dezfuli Aram Asareh Zadegan, Khosravi Azar Dokht, Savari Mohammad, Jahangirimehr Fatemeh
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Nocardia species belong to the aerobic actinomycetes group of bacteria which are gram-positive and partially acid-fast Bacilli. These bacteria may sometimes be associated with nosocomial infections. Nocardia diseases are not required to be reported to public health authorities in Iran. Hence, the present study was designed to determine the prevalence of human Nocardia spp. in Iran by using a...
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