Disseminated nocardiosis: report of five cases. Issue 4 (August 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Branco, Lídia; Rodriguez-Nava, Veronica; Boiron, Patrick; Pinheiro, Dolores
• Is Part Of: JMM case reports. Volume 2:Issue 4(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-08
• Subjects: corticosteroid therapy -- disseminated nocardiosis -- immunocompromised patient; Medical microbiology -- Periodicals; 616.9041
• DOI: 10.1099/jmmcr.0.000046
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2053-3721

Abstract

Abstract : Introduction: Nocardiosis emerges as a serious infection in the immunocompromised patient, causing an aggressive clinical picture, which requires prolonged treatment. Case presentation: We present five cases of disseminated nocardiosis in patients under corticosteroid therapy with four different forms of clinical presentation. Conclusion: Immunocompromised patients are at increased risk of disseminated nocardiosis, which may require extended culture time for diagnosis and molecular methods. The cases emphasize the relevance of a careful evaluation of the central nervous system, a common target in nocardiosis dissemination.