Nocardia carnea infection in a kidney transplant recipient

Transplant Proc. 2010 Dec;42(10):4359-60. doi: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2010.09.123.

Abstract

We report an unusual case of Nocardia carnea brain and lung abscesses in a 54-year-old kidney transplant recipient. Our case was confirmed by molecular detection despite negative cultures. The patient recovered using prolonged cotrimoxazole treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Brain Abscess / drug therapy
  • Brain Abscess / etiology*
  • Brain Abscess / microbiology
  • Humans
  • Kidney Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Lung Abscess / drug therapy
  • Lung Abscess / etiology*
  • Lung Abscess / microbiology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nocardia Infections / drug therapy
  • Nocardia Infections / etiology*
  • Nocardia Infections / microbiology

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents