[Thoracic nocardiosis]

Rev Port Pneumol. 2009 Nov-Dec;15(6):1199-204. doi: 10.1016/s0873-2159(15)30202-6.
[Article in Portuguese]

Abstract

Nocardiosis is an opportunistic infection which occurs mostly in immunocompromised individuals. Pulmonary presentation is the most frequent; however it can affect other parts of the body. Antibiotic treatment is usually prolonged to avoid relapses. The authors present a case report of a patient under prolonged immunosuppressive therapy for psoriatic arthritis, with complaints of right chest pain with one month of evolution.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nocardia Infections* / diagnosis
  • Nocardia Infections* / drug therapy
  • Soft Tissue Infections* / diagnosis
  • Soft Tissue Infections* / drug therapy
  • Thoracic Cavity*