Nocardia brasiliensis primary pulmonary nocardiosis with subcutaneous involvement in an immunocompetent patient.
Indian J Med Microbiol
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2011 Jan-Mar; 29(1): 68-70
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in English
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ABSTRACT
This is a report of an unusual case of Nocardia brasiliensis causing primary pulmonary nocardiosis with disseminated subcutaneous lesions in an immunocompetent patient. This case highlights the importance of considering nocardiosis as a differential diagnosis in patients with pulmonary and cutaneous lesions and the need for vigorous management for complete cure.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Female
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Humans
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Bacteriological Techniques
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Skin Diseases, Bacterial
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Adult
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Microscopy
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Nocardia
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Nocardia Infections
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Med Microbiol
Journal subject:
Microbiology
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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