%0 Journal Article
%T Nocardia brasiliensis primary pulmonary nocardiosis with subcutaneous involvement in an immunocompetent patient
%A Amatya R
%A Koirala R
%A Khanal B
%A Dhakal S
%J Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology
%D 2011
%I Medknow Publications
%X This is a report of an unusual case of Nocardia brasiliensis causing primary pulmonary nocardiosis with disseminated subcutaneous lesions in an immunocompetent patient. This case highlights the importance of considering nocardiosis as a differential diagnosis in patients with pulmonary and cutaneous lesions and the need for vigorous management for complete cure.
%K Immunocompetent
%K Nocardia brasiliensis
%K pulmonary
%U http://www.ijmm.org/article.asp?issn=0255-0857;year=2011;volume=29;issue=1;spage=68;epage=70;aulast=Amatya