[Infectious Causes of Granulomatous Lung Diseases].

Infections are the most common cause of granulomatous lung diseases. A variety of different pathogens can cause granuloma formation. The diagnosis requires consideration of endemic characteristics, patients' predispositions as well as specific requirements for pathogen detection. The aim of this review is to give a short overview of the most important causative pathogens and facilitate the differential diagnostic approach of granulomatous lung diseases.