Nocardia asteroides peritoneal dialysis-related peritonitis: first case in pediatrics, treated with protracted linezolid
Journal of Infection and Public Health. 2016; 9 (2): 192-197
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ABSTRACT
Nocardia asteroides is a rare pathogen in peritoneal dialysis-related peritonitis. We report on a 13-year-old female with Nocardia asteroides peritonitis complicated by an intra-abdominal abscess. Linezolid was administered intravenously for 3 months and followed by oral therapy for an additional 5 months with close monitoring for adverse effects. The patient was discharged after 3 months of hospitalization on hemodialysis. The diagnosis and management of such cases can be problematic due to the slow growth and difficulty of identifying Nocardia species. The optimal duration of treatment for Nocardia peritonitis is not known. Linezolid can be used for prolonged periods in cases of trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole-resistant cases with close monitoring for adverse effects
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IMEMR (Mediterrâneo Oriental)
Assunto principal:
Pediatria
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Peritonite
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Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X
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Diálise Peritoneal
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Abscesso Abdominal
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Linezolida
Tipo de estudo:
Relato de Casos
Limite:
Adolescente
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Feminino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
J. Infection Public Health
Ano de publicação:
2016
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