Nocardial brain abscess in a patient with pulmonary alveolar proteinosis

Brain abscesses caused by Nocardia are rare but have a very high mortality and specific requirements of antibiotic treatment. Nocardial brain abscesses are mainly found in patients with predisposing conditions such as pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP), a disease associated with chronic exposure t...

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Main Authors: Shirani, Kiana, Poulsen, Asger Nyborg, Hakamifard, Atousa
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2015
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4617009/