Nokardiosen

Translated title of the contribution: Nocardiosis

Klaus Dalhoff*, J. Rupp

*Corresponding author for this work

Abstract

Nocardia spp. are ubiquitously distributed gram-positive bacteria that cause human infections predominantly in the immunocompromised host and in patients with chronic lung diseases. The clinical spectrum includes localized cutaneous and pulmonary infections and generalized disease which has a serious prognosis. The diagnosis is made by microscopic and cultural detection from respiratory and sterile samples. Therapeutic options include co-trimoxazole and imipenem/amikacin.

Translated title of the contributionNocardiosis
Original languageGerman
JournalPneumologe
Volume4
Issue number6
Pages (from-to)424-431
Number of pages8
ISSN1613-5636
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01.11.2007

Research Areas and Centers

  • Academic Focus: Center for Infection and Inflammation Research (ZIEL)

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