TY - JOUR
TI - A life-threatening case of disseminated nocardiosis due to Nocardia brasiliensis
AU - Paramythiotou, E.
AU - Papadomichelakis, E.
AU - Vrioni, G.
AU - Pappas, G.
AU - Pantelaki, M.
AU - Kontos, F.
AU - Zerva, L.
AU - Armaganidis, A.
JO - Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine
PY - 2012
VL - 16
TODO - 4
SP - 234-237
PB - Wolters Kluwer--Medknow Publications
SN - 0972-5229
TODO - 10.4103/0972-5229.106512
TODO - 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
TODO - 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.
ER -