Nocardiosis presenting as generalized lymphadenopathy in an immunocompetent host
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Nocardiosis is more prevalent in immunocompromised person but recent years has witnessed its increase incidence in immunocompetent host. In 90% cases primarily resulting in pulmonary Nocardiosis followed by brain, kidney and lymphocutaneous. Here we described a nine year old girl with generalized Lymphadenopathy who responds well with Co-trimoxazole.
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Rajkumar M Meshram, S Abhisheik, Mukesh Waghmare
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