Nocardia asteroides mediastinitis complicating coronary artery bypass surgery.

Verghese, Susan; Kurian, V M; Maria, C F; Padmaja, P; Elizabeth, S J; Cherian, K M

Verghese, Susan; Kurian, V M; Maria, C F; Padmaja, P; Elizabeth, S J; Cherian, K M.

Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-92333

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A 63 years diabetic male was admitted with mediatinitis and sternal dehiscence. Nocardia asteroides sensu stricto Type VI was isolated from the mediastinal tissue and fluid during debridement. Prompt surgical intervention and treatment with ofloxacin both intravenously and later orally led to the cure.

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Coronary Artery Bypass; Humans; Male; Mediastinitis/etiology; Middle Aged; Nocardia Infections/diagnosis; Nocardia asteroides; Surgical Wound Infection/microbiology

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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Surgical Wound Infection / Humans / Male / Coronary Artery Bypass / Mediastinitis / Middle Aged / Nocardia asteroides / Nocardia Infections Language: English Year: 2003 Type: Article

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