Nocardia Mastoiditis in an Immunocompromised Patient
Journal Title: Journal of Infectious Diseases and Epidemiology - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Nocardia, a gram positive bacteria, is found primarily in the immunocompromised population. We present a case of nocardia causing mastoiditis in a patient with a history of recurrent otitis media, with a focus on appropriate treatment selection.
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