title: A life-threatening case of disseminated nocardiosis due to Nocardia brasiliensis.
abstract: Nocardiosis is a rare disease caused by infection with Nocardia species, aerobic actinomycetes with a worldwide distribution. A rare life-threatening disseminated Nocardia brasiliensis infection is described in an elderly, immunocompromised patient. Microorganism was recovered from bronchial secretions and dermal lesions, and was identified using molecular assays. Prompt, timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment ensured a favorable outcome.
authors.affiliation: 2 Critical Care Department, "Attikon" General University Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece, EU.
authors.forename: Elisabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Paramythiotou
authors.forename: Evangelos
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Papadomichelakis
authors.forename: Georgia
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Vrioni
authors.forename: Georgios
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Pappas
authors.forename: Maria
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Pantelaki
authors.forename: Fanourios
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Kontos
authors.forename: Loukia
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Zerva
authors.forename: Apostolos
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Armaganidis
keywords: Nocardia; Nocardia brasiliensis; nocardiosis
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