ABSTRACT
Nocardia is a genus of anaerobic gram-positive bacteria that most commonly infect persons with compromised immunity. Pneumonia and soft tissue infections are seen most frequently; osteomyelitis is an uncommonly reported manifestation of nocardiosis. We report a case of pelvic osteomyelitis due to Nocardia asteroides in a patient with unrecognized acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) without evidence of concomitant pulmonary or skin infection.
Buscar no Google
Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Osteomielite
/
Ossos Pélvicos
/
Nocardia asteroides
/
Nocardiose
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
S D Med
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
Article