Disseminated Nocardiosis in a Young Female Immunosuppressed for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus with Successful Treatment – A Case Report.
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2019, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
Nocardiosis is a rare disease caused by aerobic actinomycetes of the genus Nocardia. Infections caused by nocardia species are infrequent, but challenging to clinicians to handle it. Though it is common in immunocompromised individuals, few cases were reported in immunocompetent individuals as well. We report a case of disseminated nocardiosis caused by Nocardia cyriacigeorgica in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus secondary to non-tapering of oral corticosteroids. This case emphasizes high index of clinical suspicion of nocardiosis in immunocompromised host and the importance of tapering oral corticosteroids during maintenance phase while treating rheumatological diseases.
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Mathi Manoj Kumar R.
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