@article{3111242,
    title = "A life-threatening case of disseminated nocardiosis due to Nocardia brasiliensis",
    author = "Paramythiotou, E. and Papadomichelakis, E. and Vrioni, G. and Pappas, G. and Pantelaki, M. and Kontos, F. and Zerva, L. and Armaganidis, A.",
    journal = "Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine",
    year = "2012",
    volume = "16",
    number = "4",
    pages = "234-237",
    publisher = "Wolters Kluwer--Medknow Publications",
    issn = "0972-5229",
    doi = "10.4103/0972-5229.106512",
    keywords = "cilastatin;  cotrimoxazole;  cyclosporin;  imipenem;  linezolid;  methylprednisolone;  steroid, adult;  article;  bronchus secretion;  case report;  dyspnea;  fever;  human;  immunocompromised patient;  male;  Nocardia brasiliensis;  nocardiosis;  skin defect;  thorax radiography;  treatment outcome",
    abstract = "Nocardiosis is a rare disease caused by infection with Nocardia species, aerobic actinomycetes with a worldwide distribution. A rare life-threatening disseminated Nocardia brasiliensis infection is described in an elderly, immunocompromised patient. Microorganism was recovered from bronchial secretions and dermal lesions, and was identified using molecular assays. Prompt, timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment ensured a favorable outcome."
}