Abstract
Nocardiosis is an uncommon pediatric infection. We describe the successful treatment of Nocardia brain abscesses and meningitis in an immunocompromized boy with a history of both liver and bone marrow transplants.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Bone Marrow Transplantation
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Brain Abscess / drug therapy
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Brain Abscess / microbiology*
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Child
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Drug Therapy, Combination / therapeutic use
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Humans
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Immunocompromised Host
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Liver Transplantation
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Male
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Meningitis, Bacterial / drug therapy
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Meningitis, Bacterial / microbiology*
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Nocardia Infections / diagnosis*
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Nocardia Infections / drug therapy
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Nocardia asteroides* / isolation & purification
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Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination / therapeutic use
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination