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Central nervous system nocardiosis mimicking recurrence of diffuse large B cell lymphoma with cerebral involvement

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: A 78-year-old female with a history of diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) was admitted for fatigue, lower extremity weakness, and vision changes. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed a ring-enhancing multiloculated lesion (Figure 1a). Blood cultures were negative. No definitive evidence of pulmonary infection was seen on chest X-ray. The patient deferred brain biopsy and then empiric treatment with ceftriaxone, flucytosine, and amphotericin was started. The patient had never received trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole prophylaxis.

Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2023.06.005

Authors: Graeme A. Fenton, Grant Banfill, Kriti Gera, Robert P. Seifert, Coy D. Heldermon

Institutions: University of Florida, University of Florida Health

Language: English

Topic: Actinomycetales infections and treatment

Subfield: Microbiology (medical)

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,500