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International Journal of Infectious Diseases· 2020Q1· Review

Nocardia bacteremia: A single-center retrospective review and a systematic review of the literature

Eloise Williams, Adam Jenney, Denis W. Spelman

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A comprehensive review of 138 Nocardia bacteremia cases (4 new, 134 from literature) found 28% 30-day mortality and 40% overall mortality, with immunocompromised patients (81%) and those with intravascular devices (29%) most affected.

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Field: Microbiology

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