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Severe pneumonia due to Nocardia otitidiscaviarum identified by mass spectroscopy in a cotton farmer

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: RATIONALE: Nocardia species are aerobic saprophytic bacilli. Among Nocardia species, Nocardia otitidiscaviarum (N otitidiscaviarum) is rarely reported in pulmonary infection. PATIENT CONCERNS: We reported a case of N otitidiscaviarum pneumonia in a cotton farmer. DIAGNOSES: N otitidiscaviarum pneumonia was identified by mass spectroscopy. INTERVENTIONS: Combined treatments (amikacin, imipenem and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole) were administered after identification of N otitidiscaviarum. OUTCOMES: The patient eventually died from severe respiratory insufficiency in the hospital. LESSONS: Early precise diagnosis and prompt combined therapy are of vital importance in severe Nocardia pulmonary infection.

Source: Medicine

DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000006526

Authors: Chen Liu, Mei Feng, Jing Zhu, Ye Tao, Mei Kang, Lei Chen

Institutions: Sichuan University, West China Medical Center of Sichuan University, West China Hospital of Sichuan University

Language: English

Topic: Actinomycetales infections and treatment

Subfield: Microbiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,950