Abstract
A case of subcutaneous abscess caused by Nocardia asteroides in an immunocompromised patient is described. A specific antibiotic therapy was successful. Details of the isolation procedures, clinical significance and epidemiological aspects related to the pathogen strain are reported.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Abscess / microbiology*
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Humans
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Leukemia, Myelogenous, Chronic, BCR-ABL Positive / complications
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Male
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Nocardia Infections / complications
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Nocardia Infections / microbiology*
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Nocardia asteroides / isolation & purification*