A life-threatening case of disseminated nocardiosis due to Nocardia brasiliensis

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 secreti...

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Autores principales: Paramythiotou, Elisabeth, Papadomichelakis, Evangelos, Vrioni, Georgia, Pappas, Georgios, Pantelaki, Maria, Kontos, Fanourios, Zerva, Loukia, Armaganidis, Apostolos
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2012
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Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3610462/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23559737
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0972-5229.106512
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Sumario: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.

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