Nocardiosis of the lungs and brain. Report of a case.

Authors
Prigent, L Patin-Philippe, L Meriot, P Texier, F Le Guyader, J Bellet, M
Citation
L. Prigent et al., Nocardiosis of the lungs and brain. Report of a case., SEM HOP PAR, 74(35-36), 1998, pp. 1297-1301
Citations number
13
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
SEMAINE DES HOPITAUX
ISSN journal
00371777 → ACNP
Volume
74
Issue
35-36
Year of publication
1998
Pages
1297 - 1301
Database
ISI
SICI code
0037-1777(199812)74:35-36<1297:NOTLAB>2.0.ZU;2-W
Abstract
Nocardiosis is a rare bacterial infection. A case with involvement of the l ungs and brain is reported in an immunocompetent female. Findings from imag ing studies of the chest and brain in patients with nocardiosis are reviewe d.