Primary Cutaneous Nocardiosis in an Adolescent with Crohn Disease
Joint Authors
Svoboda, Steven A.
Eikenberg, Joshua D.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-11-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Nocardia is an aerobic, Gram-positive, partially acid-fast bacterium that often manifests as pulmonary infection since the primary route of entry is via the respiratory tract.
As an opportunistic organism, Nocardia primarily affects immunocompromised individuals.
Infection with Nocardia is uncommon.
Primary cutaneous nocardiosis which is caused by percutaneous inoculation is even more rare.
Here, we report a case of primary cutaneous nocardiosis in an adolescent with Crohn disease receiving treatment with adalimumab and azathioprine.
Early identification and treatment are important to prevent disease progression and to avoid severe complications.
Diagnosis is made principally by culture.
Given that culture results may take up to two weeks to return, primary cutaneous nocardiosis should be maintained in the differential for any superficial cutaneous infection that arises in individuals undergoing treatment with immunosuppressive agents.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Svoboda, Steven A.& Eikenberg, Joshua D.. 2020. Primary Cutaneous Nocardiosis in an Adolescent with Crohn Disease. Case Reports in Pediatrics،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1150587
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Svoboda, Steven A.& Eikenberg, Joshua D.. Primary Cutaneous Nocardiosis in an Adolescent with Crohn Disease. Case Reports in Pediatrics No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1150587
American Medical Association (AMA)
Svoboda, Steven A.& Eikenberg, Joshua D.. Primary Cutaneous Nocardiosis in an Adolescent with Crohn Disease. Case Reports in Pediatrics. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1150587
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1150587