Nocardiosis in a patient with common variable immunodeficiency.
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ABSTRACT
We report a case of nocardiosis in a 42, years male with common variable immunodeficiency syndrome (CVID). He presented with arthritis, subcutaneous abscess and pleural effusion. Diagnosis of CVID was made during this presentation. Serum IgG, IgA and IgM levels were markedly decreased. Nocardia asteroides was cultured from pleural fluid. He was successfully treated with intravenous immunoglobulin and cotrimoxazole.
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Assunto principal:
Humanos
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Masculino
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Fatores de Risco
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Imunodeficiência de Variável Comum
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Medição de Risco
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Adulto
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Nocardia asteroides
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Nocardiose
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de etiologia
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Fatores de risco
Idioma:
Inglês
Ano de publicação:
2006
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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