Actinomycoses and Nocardia pulmonary infections

Yildiz O., Doganay M.

CURRENT OPINION IN PULMONARY MEDICINE, cilt.12, sa.3, ss.228-234, 2006 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 12 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2006
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1097/01.mcp.0000219273.57933.48
  • Dergi Adı: CURRENT OPINION IN PULMONARY MEDICINE
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.228-234
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: actinomycosis, nocardiosis, pneumonia, pulmonary infection, IMMUNODEFICIENCY-VIRUS INFECTION, THORACIC ACTINOMYCOSIS, TRIMETHOPRIM-SULFAMETHOXAZOLE, TRANSPLANT RECIPIENTS, BETA-LACTAMS, 1ST REPORT, ASTEROIDES, SUSCEPTIBILITY, EXPERIENCE, ANTIBIOTICS
  • Lokman Hekim Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

Purpose of review Actinomycosis and nocardiosis are uncommon pulmonary infections with distinct morphologic features. Both infections most commonly present as chronic, debilitating illnesses with radiographic manifestations simulating lung cancer or tuberculosis. Immunocompromised hots however, may develop fulminant disease resembling acute bacterial pneumonia. The purpose of this review is primarily to review the clinical features, diagnosis, and management of actinomycosis and nocardiosis.