Pulmonary Nocardiosis in Immunocompromised Patients of Bikaner
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A total of 26 isolates of Nocardia were obtained from 700 pulmonary specimens from all age group and both sexes over a period of one year from August 2012 to July 2013.Maximum number of Nocardia were recovered from sputum(96.15%) followed by pleural fluid(3.85%). Highest incidence was observed in people more than 50 yr age group and males were more infected than females. Risk factors were COPD, pulmonary tuberculosis, Prolong use of corticosteroids &chemotherapeutic agents, pneumonia, bronchial asthma, DM and immunocompromised status. Most of the isolates were sensitive to a mikacin.imipenem, ceftiaxone, cotrimoxazole, ciprofloxacin, azithromycin and doxycycline.
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