Unusually located lymphocutaneous nocardiosis caused by Nocardia brasiliensis.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report a patient with primary lymphocutaneous Nocardia brasiliensis infection affecting the face and left arm. The mode of infection was via skin abrasions which occurred 2 weeks prior to the development of the skin lesions. Treatment with intravenous minocycline for 4 weeks resulted in a cure. We also review 12 previously reported Japanese cases of lymphocutaneous nocardiosis.
Medical subject headings
- Lymphatic Diseases
- Nocardia Infections
- Skin Diseases, Bacterial