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ERDHEIM‐Chester Disease: Two Fatal Cases With Unusual Presentations
Fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography‐computed tomography (FDG PET‐CT) demonstrated markedly increased metabolic activity in serosal surfaces including pericardium, pleura, and renal fascia, as well as diffuse uptake along vascular walls, particularly the entire aorta.
Ribero‐Vargas Daniel Andres +2 more
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Spontaneous Mediastinal Abscess in a Patient With Asthma Under Low Dose Steroid: A Case Report
Herein, I report a case of spontaneous mediastinal abscess caused by Nocardia farcinica in an asthmatic patient receiving low‐dose steroid treatment. ABSTRACT Spontaneous mediastinal abscess with an occult source of infection is extremely rare and presents a diagnostic challenge.
Min Kyun Kang
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Pulmonary nocardiosis: A Single Center Study
Objectives: Nocardiosis is a rare infection caused by Nocardia spp., a gram-positive bacteria non-commensal of the human flora. Nocardiosis usually presents with lung infection but may disseminate to other organs, most frequently the brain.
Bruno Miguel Oliveira Cabrita +6 more
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Unfolding of a Clinically Suspected Case of Pulmonary Tuberculosis [PDF]
Pulmonary nocardiosis caused by Nocardia mimics pulmonary tuberculosis in many aspects. Here, we report a case of suspected pulmonary tuberculosis turning into pulmonary nocardiosis following microbiological evaluation. Sputum sample of the patient grew
SAVITHA THIROUVENGADAME +3 more
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Abstract A 10‐month‐old, neutered, male domestic shorthair cat with outdoor access was presented with a thoracic wound, severe respiratory distress, cachexia, dehydration and pleural effusion. Imaging confirmed bilateral pyothorax. Haematology showed marked neutrophilia with left shift, mild anaemia, thrombocytopenia and lymphocytosis.
Hugo Martínez‐Jarquin +5 more
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Among patients referred for allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation with pulmonary opacities, lung biopsy provided a diagnosis in 72% of procedures and altered management in 51%. Despite a 7% major complication rate, lung biopsy frequently clarified noninfectious etiologies when bronchoscopy was inconclusive.
Sergio Rodriguez‐Rodriguez +8 more
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Nocardia are ubiquitous in the environment worldwide and cause a variety of infections. Clinical manifestations and outcomes of nocardiosis can vary with different populations, host immunity, and presentations.
Hua-Kung Wang +7 more
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This study shows a strong correlation between the β‐lactam susceptibility profile of a clinical isolate of Nocardia cyriacigeorgica and the activity of its β‐lactamase, NCY‐1. Inhibitors of NCY‐1 reduce the minimum inhibitory concentration of amoxicillin.
Julie Couston +8 more
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Disseminated Nocardiosis with Pulmonary Fungus and Secondary Epilepsy: A Case Report
Wu Yang, Tingting Liu Department of Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Tingting Liu, Department of Critical Care Medicine, The First
Yang W, Liu T
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Se describe un caso de nocardiosis en un perro. Se presentan y discuten el cuadro clínico y los hallazgos microbiológicos, ana tomo patológicos e histopatológicos.A case of canine nocardiosis is described.
Domingo, Mariano +5 more
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