Nocardia – Opportunistic chest infection in elderly: A case report
2008
Nocardia Infection in an Elderly Patient
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Sanyal Kaushik, Sabanathan Kanagasabesan
Primary Institution: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Conclusion
An 80-year-old woman with a history of tuberculosis and on low-dose steroids was diagnosed with a Nocardia infection and successfully treated with co-trimoxazole.
Supporting Evidence
- Nocardia is a weakly aerobic gram positive bacteria that can cause serious infections.
- The patient had a history of tuberculosis and was on low-dose steroids, which increased her risk.
- Initial antibiotics were ineffective until Nocardia was identified in the sputum.
Takeaway
This study talks about an elderly woman who got sick from a rare germ called Nocardia, but she got better after taking medicine.
Methodology
The patient was diagnosed through sputum culture and treated with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for 6 months.
Participant Demographics
An 80-year-old non-smoking white female.
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