Abstract | BACKGROUND: Nocardia asteroides is an opportunistic infection caused by an aerobic actinomycete, which, in the immunocompromised host, can be associated with severe invasive disease with a predilection for the brain. METHODS AND RESULTS: The authors describe a 62-year-old man with a malignant thymoma that was clinically responsive to oral prednisone. N. asteroides sepsis subsequently developed, leading to his death. CONCLUSIONS:
Nocardiosis should be considered a potential pathogen in this immunocompromised setting.
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Authors | A A Borges, S H Krasnow, R G Wadleigh, M H Cohen |
Journal | Cancer
(Cancer)
Vol. 71
Issue 5
Pg. 1746-50
(Mar 01 1993)
ISSN: 0008-543X [Print] United States |
PMID | 8448739
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents
- Prednisone
- Hydrocortisone
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Topics |
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents
(adverse effects)
- Bacteremia
(etiology)
- Humans
- Hydrocortisone
(adverse effects)
- Immunocompromised Host
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Nocardia Infections
(etiology)
- Nocardia asteroides
- Prednisone
(adverse effects)
- Thymoma
(complications, drug therapy)
- Thymus Neoplasms
(complications, drug therapy)
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