Nocardia cyriacigeorgica septicemia

J Clin Microbiol. 2006 Jan;44(1):280-2. doi: 10.1128/JCM.44.1.280-282.2006.

Abstract

We report two cases of Nocardia cyriacigeorgica septicemia and disseminated infection in the setting of profound immunodeficiency. In both instances, diagnosis was rapidly facilitated by 16S rRNA gene sequencing of blood culture isolates. These constitute the first confirmed reports of Nocardia cyriacigeorgica bloodstream infection in humans.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Female
  • Hodgkin Disease / complications
  • Humans
  • Immunocompromised Host*
  • Middle Aged
  • Nocardia / classification
  • Nocardia / drug effects
  • Nocardia / genetics
  • Nocardia / isolation & purification*
  • Nocardia Infections / diagnosis*
  • RNA, Ribosomal, 16S / analysis
  • Sepsis / microbiology*

Substances

  • RNA, Ribosomal, 16S