2014
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2013.11.002
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Nocardia brasiliensis-associated femorotibial osteomyelitis

Abstract: We report a case of femorotibial osteomyelitis due to Nocardia brasiliensis. Nocardia spp are a rare cause of bone infections, and the majority of such cases are associated with the spine. This type of osteomyelitis is uncommon, and in the immunocompetent host, is more often related to a chronic evolution following direct inoculation of the microorganism.

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“…Nocardia infection is characterized by a variety of clinical manifestations with the involvement of the lungs, central nervous system, skin, and other organs. More seriously, Nocardia can cause severe, life-threatening disseminated infections, such as osteomyelitis and nocardial sepsis [5,6]. Early recognition and effective therapy are imperative to achieve successful outcomes.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Nocardia infection is characterized by a variety of clinical manifestations with the involvement of the lungs, central nervous system, skin, and other organs. More seriously, Nocardia can cause severe, life-threatening disseminated infections, such as osteomyelitis and nocardial sepsis [5,6]. Early recognition and effective therapy are imperative to achieve successful outcomes.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…He was later found to have vertebral osteomyelitis and an epidural abscess with N. brasiliensis [ 6 ]. In another case report, a healthy 21-year-old woman with trauma to the knee complained of gradually worsening pain and swelling of the leg and was found to have femorotibial osteomyelitis due to N. brasiliensis [ 7 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[ 16 ] Long-term treatment is a routine choice, but the duration of medication is uncertain. [ 17 ] To treat a particular type of infection, a more extended period of medication is often chosen, accompanied by an increase in the incidence of drug-resistant bacteria and adverse drug reactions. Tissue-specific necrosis usually occurs in particular types of infections such as tuberculosis, which limits the spread of antibiotics.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%