title: Cutaneous Nocardia brasiliensis infection in an immunocompetent host after ovarian cystectomy: A case study.
abstract: Nocardia brasiliensis is a rare human pathogen that is usually associated with localised cutaneous infections. We report a case of primary cutaneous Nocardia brasiliensis infection causing delayed wound healing that developed after ovarian cystectomy in an otherwise healthy 32-year-old woman. The patient was initially treated with cotrimoxazole, however due to intolerance intravenous amikacin was given and gradually the wound healed. The diagnosis was confirmed by demonstrating the causative organism in exudates, and cultures. Early diagnosis as well as early institution of chemotherapy is effective in most patients, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of the isolate should be performed to identify the best treatment options.
authors: Department of Microbiology, Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata, India.
authors: Sarkar
authors: S
authors: Soma
authors: Puranjay
authors: P
authors: Saha
authors: Manideepa
authors: M
authors: Sengupta
keywords: Nocardia brasiliensis; cutaneous Nocardiosis; immunocompetent; ovarian cystectomy
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