Abstract
We reviewed all cases of Nocardia infection in cystic fibrosis patients at 2 centers. Eight of 200 patients had Nocardia in sputum. Four developed severe lung disease, including 3 with associated allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis; 4 remained clinically stable. Nocardia is often associated with significant lung disease in cystic fibrosis, possibly associated with allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis or steroids.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 909-911 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal |
Volume | 34 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 21 Aug 2015 |
Keywords
- aspergillus
- cystic fibrosis
- lung transplant
- nocardiosis
- steroids