Animals Involved
Many species of mammals, some birds
Known Distributions
Worldwide
Probable Means of Spreading
Environmental, mainly from water, and/or soil; infection common to people and animals
Clinical Manifestations in People
Soft tissue and bone infections; cervical lymphadenitis; pulmonary disease, often in immunocompromised or those with preexisting lung conditions; disseminated in immunocompromised, especially AIDS patients with uncontrolled disease