Complement C4 deficiency--a plausible risk factor for non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infection in apparently immunocompetent patients.
<h4>Background</h4>Non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are ubiquitous in the environment and they infect mainly persons with underlying pulmonary diseases but also previously healthy elderly women. Defects in host resistance that lead to pulmonary infections by NTM are relatively unknown....
Saved in:
| Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | article |
| Language: | EN |
| Published: |
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2014
|
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/8c7c7ee51f7f4b1f83682f7a54bf7ad4 |
| Tags: |
Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
|