title: Nocardiosis: a literature review and a case report of Nocardia asteroides infection.
abstract: Increased chemotherapy and longterm steroid treatments have made nocardiosis a prevalent problem in the United States. The most common infectant is the bacterium Nocardia asteroides. Culturing and identifying the organism and the diagnosis and treatment of the disease are discussed. A literature review and a related case history accompany the discussion.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009615:Nocardia / Q000302:isolation & purification; D009617:Nocardia Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D009616:Nocardia asteroides / Q000302:isolation & purification; D013449:Sulfonamides / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection; D014081:Tooth Extraction
chemical_list: D013449:Sulfonamides