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First case of Nocardia nova spinal abscess in an immunocompetent patient

Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2012
Nocardia are a group of aerobic actinomycetes that are filamentous gram-positive, weakly acid-fast, and cause opportunistic infection in immunocompromised patients.
Seung Bok Hong, Kyudong Han, Bo Ra Son, Kyeong Seob Shin, Byeong Cheol Rim   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

UNUSUAL OPPORTUNISTIC INFECTION AFTER LUNG TRANSPLANT: CASE REPORT OF NOCARDIA CYRIACIGEORGICA PNEUMONIA

Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases
Introduction: Nocardia infection is an increasing concern in solid organ transplant recipients due to prolonged immunosuppression. A relatively uncommon and underrecognized pathogen, Nocardia infections pose several challenges, from diagnosis to clinical
Caian L Vinhaes
doaj   +1 more source

Nocardia Brain Abscess In A Patient With Advanced HIV-AIDS: Case Report

Journal of Rawalpindi Medical College, 2023
Nocardia is a gram-positive bacterium that causes localised and disseminated infections. A rare case of Nocardia infection in an immunocompromised individual is presented.
Muhammad Usman, Valeed Bin Mansoor, Nasim Akhtar , Muhammad Arqam Miraj   +3 more
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Mycobacterial panniculitis caused by Mycobacterium thermoresistibile in a cat. [PDF]

, 2016
Case summaryA domestic shorthair cat was evaluated for chronic, bilateral, ulcerative dermatitis affecting the inguinal region and lateral aspects of both pelvic limbs.
Keel, M Kevin, Reagan, Krystle L, Sykes, Jane E, Vishkautsan, Polina   +3 more
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Changes in the microbiome and metabolome in captive red kangaroos (Osphranter rufus) affected by macropod progressive periodontal disease

Australian Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.
Macropod progressive periodontal disease (MPPD) is a severe oral condition frequently observed in captive macropods, particularly red kangaroos (Osphranter rufus), yet its underlying biological features remain poorly understood. In this exploratory descriptive study, we investigated oral and fecal microbiomes and metabolomic profiles in captive red ...
Y Yoshimoto, N Nagata, R Inoue, Y Yamamoto, K Nagaoka   +4 more
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Clinical, Radiographic, and Histopathologic Features of Human Perigraftitis

Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Perigraftitis is a biologic complication associated with dental implants placed in grafted bone, distinct from peri‐implant mucositis and peri‐implantitis. This report further characterizes its clinical, radiographic, and histopathologic features.
Jonathan H. Do, Charles M. Cobb, John T. Shen   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Diagnosis and treatment of hydrocephalus caused by intracranial Nocardia infection: a case report and review of the literature

Brain Disorders
Background: Nocardia infections typically occur in the lungs and skin, with pulmonary involvement being the most common. However, dissemination to other body parts, including the central nervous system (CNS), is not uncommon.
Shuang-Qi Gao, Jian-Wei Huang, Ying Guo
doaj   +1 more source

Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis in patients with chronic venous catheters: a case report and literature review. [PDF]

, 2014
Chronic indwelling catheters have been reported to be associated with membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN) via the activation of the classical complement pathway in association with bacterial infections such as coagulase negative ...
Nast, Cynthia C, Pham, Phuong-Chi T, Pham, Phuong-Thu T, Sy, John   +3 more
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Actinomycoses and Nocardia pulmonary infections

Current Opinion in Pulmonary Medicine, 2006
Actinomycosis and nocardiosis are uncommon pulmonary infections with distinct morphologic features. Both infections most commonly present as chronic, debilitating illnesses with radiographic manifestations simulating lung cancer or tuberculosis. Immunocompromised hosts, however, may develop fulminant disease resembling acute bacterial pneumonia.
Doganay, Mehmet, Yildiz, Orhan
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Chronic granulomatous disease: the European experience. [PDF]

, 2009
CGD is an immunodeficiency caused by deletions or mutations in genes that encode subunits of the leukocyte NADPH oxidase complex. Normally, assembly of the NADPH oxidase complex in phagosomes of certain phagocytic cells leads to a "respiratory burst ...
Ahlin, Anders, Belohradsky, Bernd H., Bernatowska, Ewa, Corbeel, Lucien, Español, Teresa, Fischer, Alain, Kuijpers, Taco W., Kurenko-Deptuch, Magdalena, Mouy, Richard, Petropoulou, Theoni, Roesler, Joachim, Roos, Dirk, Seger, Reinhard, Stasia, Marie-José, Valerius, Niels H., van den Berg, J. Merlijn, van Koppen, Elsbeth, Weening, Ron S., Wolach, Baruch   +18 more
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