CNS nocardiosis: response to sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim

Arch Neurol. 1980 Nov;37(11):729-30. doi: 10.1001/archneur.1980.00500600077017.

Abstract

Two patients with neurologic nocardiosis are described. Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim therapy was successfully used in a patient with Nocardia meningitis and in a patient with multiple Nocardia brain abscesses.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Central Nervous System Diseases / drug therapy*
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nocardia Infections / drug therapy*
  • Sulfamethoxazole / administration & dosage*
  • Sulfamethoxazole / therapeutic use
  • Trimethoprim / administration & dosage*
  • Trimethoprim / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Trimethoprim
  • Sulfamethoxazole