Sub-cutaneous abscess caused by Nocardia asteroides in renal transplant recipient.
Indian J Med Sci
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2011 Apr; 65(4) 172-174
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-145607
ABSTRACT
Nocardia is a significant opportunistic pathogen in patients with compromised immunity. Nocardia asteroides was isolated from subcutaneous abscesses on the left thigh and shoulder of a renal transplant recipient. Direct examination of the aspirated pus showed branching filaments that were gram-positive and acid fast. The abscesses were drained and the patient responded to high dose co-trimoxazole therapy.
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Main subject:
Shoulder
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Thigh
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Humans
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Male
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Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination
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Drainage
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Kidney Transplantation
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Adult
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Subcutaneous Tissue
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Abscess
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Med Sci
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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