Nocardiosis: Updates and Clinical Overview | 合法醫療器材資訊網

由JWWilson著作·2012·被引用454次—Nocardiaasteroidescomplexisagroupofbacteriathathaveaheterozygouspatternofantimicrobialdrugsusceptibilitiesandareresponsibleforthemajorityof ...

Nocardia, a gram-positive bacillus with the microscopic appearance of branching hyphae, can produce considerable disease in the appropriate host. The taxonomy of Nocardia continues to evolve; more than 50 species have been described. Early recognition and effective therapy are imperative to achieve successful outcomes. Although nocardiosis typically occurs in patients with cell-mediated immunosuppressive conditions, infection may occasionally develop in immunocompetent patients as well. This review addresses the microbiology of Nocardia, risk factors for infection, clinical presentations, and management strategies.

Abbreviations and Acronyms: CMI, cell-mediated immunity; COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; CNS, central nervous system; TMP-SMX, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole

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