Τίτλος:
A life-threatening case of disseminated nocardiosis due to Nocardia brasiliensis
Γλώσσες Τεκμηρίου:
Αγγλικά
Περίληψη:
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.
Συγγραφείς:
Paramythiotou, E.
Papadomichelakis, E.
Vrioni, G.
Pappas, G.
Pantelaki, M.
Kontos, F.
Zerva, L.
Armaganidis, A.
Περιοδικό:
Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine
Εκδότης:
Wolters Kluwer--Medknow Publications
Λέξεις-κλειδιά:
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
DOI:
10.4103/0972-5229.106512
