Sub-cutaneous abscess caused by Nocardia asteroides in renal transplant recipient.

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2011-04
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Nocardia is a significant opportunistic pathogen in patients with compromised immunity. Nocardia asteroides was isolated from subcutaneous abscesses on the left thigh and shoulder of a renal transplant recipient. Direct examination of the aspirated pus showed branching filaments that were gram-positive and acid fast. The abscesses were drained and the patient responded to high dose co-trimoxazole therapy.
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Nocardia asteroides, renal transplant, subcutaneous abscess
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Lyngdoh Wihiwot Valarie, Mawlong Michael G, Sailo Stephen L, Khyriem Annie B. Sub-cutaneous abscess caused by Nocardia asteroides in renal transplant recipient. Indian Journal of Medical Sciences. 2011 Apr; 65(4) 172-174.
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