Pulmonary nocardiosis mimicking tuberculosis.
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2015-07
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Abstract
Pulmonary nocardiosis is an infrequent and severe infection due to
Nocardia species, microorganisms that may behave both as
opportunists and as primary pathogens. Diagnosis of pulmonary
nocardiosis is frequently delayed and a high level of suspicion is required
in patients with underlying diseases or chronic corticosteroid therapy.
Hereby we are presenting a case of pulmonary nocardiosis mimicking
tuberculosis in an immonocompromised patient.
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Nocardia, tuberculosis, immunosupression, COPD, pneumonitis
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Mahajan V, Kashyap A. Pulmonary nocardiosis mimicking tuberculosis. International Journal of Medical and Dental Sciences. 2015 July; 4(2): 874-878.