The Spectrum of Nocardia Lung Disease in Cystic Fibrosis

Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2015 Aug;34(8):909-11. doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000000759.

Abstract

We reviewed all cases of Nocardia infection in cystic fibrosis patients at 2 centers. Eight of 200 patients had Nocardia in sputum. Four developed severe lung disease, including 3 with associated allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis; 4 remained clinically stable. Nocardia is often associated with significant lung disease in cystic fibrosis, possibly associated with allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis or steroids.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aspergillosis, Allergic Bronchopulmonary
  • Child
  • Cystic Fibrosis / complications*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Israel
  • Lung Transplantation
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nocardia Infections*
  • Nocardia*
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Sputum / microbiology