The Spectrum of Nocardia Lung Disease in Cystic Fibrosis. Issue 8 (August 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mei-Zahav, Meir; Livnat, Galit; Bentur, Lea; Mussaffi, Huda; Prais, Dario; Stafler, Patrick; Bar-On, Ophir; Steuer, Guy; Blau, Hannah
• Is Part Of: Pediatric infectious disease journal. Volume 34:Issue 8(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-08
• Subjects: nocardiosis -- cystic fibrosis -- aspergillus -- lung transplant -- steroids; Communicable diseases in children -- Periodicals; Infection in children -- Periodicals; 618.929
• DOI: 10.1097/INF.0000000000000759
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0891-3668

Abstract

Abstract : We reviewed all cases of Nocardia infection in cystic fibrosis patients at 2 centers. Eight of 200 patients had Nocardia in sputum. Four developed severe lung disease, including 3 with associated allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis; 4 remained clinically stable. Nocardia is often associated with significant lung disease in cystic fibrosis, possibly associated with allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis or steroids.