title: ICD nocardiosis.
abstract: We present an initial report of Nocardia asteroides implantable cardioverter defibrillator infection. Systemic infection persisted despite pulse generator explant and several years of appropriate antibiotic therapy. Without epicardial lead system removal, chronic pleuropericardial disease developed.
authors: Health Sciences Center, State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, New York, 11794-8171, USA.
authors: Sean
authors: S
authors: O'Rourke
authors: Shalini
authors: S
authors: Kapoor
authors: Danielle
authors: D
authors: Carter-Adkins
authors: Roman T
authors: RT
authors: Pachulski
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003324:Coronary Artery Disease / Q000601:surgery; D017147:Defibrillators, Implantable / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000382:microbiology*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009617:Nocardia Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D009616:Nocardia asteroides / Q000472:pathogenicity; D012128:Respiratory Distress Syndrome / Q000382:microbiology; D015662:Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination / Q000008:administration & dosage
chemical_list: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D015662:Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination