Pulmonary nocardiosis caused by Nocardia blacklokiae in an immunocompetent patient
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2020.101005
Abstract: A subset of Nocardia isolates, previously belonging to N. transvalensis, has recently been given the new species designation N. blacklokiae. Here we report a case of pulmonary nocardiosis caused by N. blacklokiae in a 52-year-old… read more here.
Keywords: immunocompetent; pulmonary nocardiosis; nocardiosis caused; caused nocardia ... See more keywords
The Computed Tomography Findings and Follow-up Course of Pulmonary Nocardiosis
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DOI: 10.1097/rct.0000000000001439
Abstract: Objective Our study aimed to elucidate the computed tomography (CT) features and follow-up course of pulmonary nocardiosis patients to improve the understanding and diagnostic accuracy of this disease. Methods The chest CT findings and clinical… read more here.
Keywords: follow course; course pulmonary; nocardiosis; pulmonary nocardiosis ... See more keywords
Pulmonary nocardiosis in a patient with pemphigus foliaceus: case report and literature review
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DOI: 10.1186/s12879-020-05673-5
Abstract: Background Nocardiosis is an uncommon opportunistic infection seen in immunocompromised patients or those with a dysfunctional immune system. Nocardia asteroides infection in patients with Pemphigus foliaceus (PF) has never been reported. Case presentation We report… read more here.
Keywords: nocardiosis patient; nocardiosis; infection; case ... See more keywords
Case report: pulmonary nocardiosis caused by Nocardia exalbida in an immunocompetent patient
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DOI: 10.1186/s12879-021-06416-w
Abstract: Background Nocardiosis is known as an opportunistic infection in immunocompromised hosts, but it occasionally has been reported in immunocompetent patient. The Nocardia exalbida is first-reported in 2006 from Japan, and a few cases of have… read more here.
Keywords: immunocompetent patient; case; pulmonary nocardiosis; nocardiosis caused ... See more keywords
Comparison of clinical outcomes of pulmonary nocardiosis between AIDS and non-AIDS patients
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DOI: 10.1186/s12879-024-09519-2
Abstract: Background Nocardia species can affect both immunocompetent and immunocompromised people. Method This retrospective study, from 2009 to 2022, aims to compare the survival analyses of pulmonary nocardiosis in AIDS and non-AIDS patients in northeastern Thailand.… read more here.
Keywords: aids patients; nocardiosis aids; non aids; pulmonary nocardiosis ... See more keywords
Recurrent pulmonary nocardiosis due to Nocardia Otitidiscaviarum in a patient with isolated CD4 lymphocytopenia: a case report
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DOI: 10.1186/s12879-024-09981-y
Abstract: Idiopathic CD4 lymphocytopenia (ICL) is an underdiagnosed immunodeficiency syndrome characterised by persistent low CD4 counts in the absence of HIV and other causes of lymphocytopenia. ICL patients are susceptible to opportunistic infections, with human papillomavirus,… read more here.
Keywords: nocardia otitidiscaviarum; pulmonary nocardiosis; nocardiosis; cd4 lymphocytopenia ... See more keywords
Mild Pulmonary Nocardiosis Caused by Nocardia terpenica in an Immunocompetent Patient: A Case Report.
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DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.9740-22
Abstract: A 53-year-old immunocompetent man was admitted to our hospital because of paroxysmal cough with a low fever for more than 5 months. On admission, chest computed tomography showed multiple plaques and nodules, some with small… read more here.
Keywords: nocardia terpenica; nocardiosis; pulmonary nocardiosis; immunocompetent ... See more keywords
Imaging Findings of Pulmonary Nocardiosis Mimicking Bronchiectasis.
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DOI: 10.29271/jcpsp.2019.03.278
Abstract: Nocardia species usually cause opportunistic infections, and the frequency of these infections is increasing owing to the growing population of immunocompromised hosts. However, Nocardia may sometimes causes an infectious disease in immunocompetent hosts. Herein, we… read more here.
Keywords: findings pulmonary; bronchiectasis; mimicking bronchiectasis; imaging findings ... See more keywords
Comparative Analysis of CT Findings and Clinical Outcomes in Adult Patients With Disseminated and Localized Pulmonary Nocardiosis
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DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2024.39.e107
Abstract: Background Pulmonary nocardiosis is a rare opportunistic infection with occasional systemic dissemination. This study aimed to investigate the computed tomography (CT) findings and prognosis of pulmonary nocardiosis associated with dissemination. Methods We conducted a retrospective… read more here.
Keywords: dissemination; mortality; pulmonary nocardiosis; comparative analysis ... See more keywords
Clinical Features of Pulmonary Nocardiosis and Diagnostic Value of Metagenomic Next-Generation Sequencing: A Retrospective Study
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DOI: 10.3390/pathogens14070656
Abstract: Pulmonary nocardiosis (PN) is a rare, opportunistic, and potentially life-threatening infection, especially in disseminated cases. This retrospective study aimed to characterize the clinical features of PN and assess the diagnostic utility of metagenomic next-generation sequencing… read more here.
Keywords: metagenomic next; next generation; clinical features; pulmonary nocardiosis ... See more keywords
Pulmonary Nocardiosis and Scrub Typhus in an Immunocompromised Host
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DOI: 10.4103/jgid.jgid_105_17
Abstract: Pulmonary infections are not uncommon in patients with an underlying immunocompromised condition. Unusual combination of microorganisms causing concomitant infections among these patients has also been reported. However, certain rare dual occurrences are usually unanticipated as… read more here.
Keywords: typhus immunocompromised; scrub typhus; pulmonary nocardiosis; nocardiosis scrub ... See more keywords