Title of article :
A 58-Year-Old Female with Progressive Cough and Right Shoulder Pain
Author/Authors :
Thakore, Sanket R Department of Internal Medicine - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, USA , Khasawneh, Faisal A. Section of Infectious Diseases - Department of Internal Medicine - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Amarillo, USA
Abstract :
Cavitary pneumonia in immunocompromised patients is a challenging entity. Establishing accurate diagnosis and starting effective antibiotics are essential steps towards improving outcome. A 58-year-old stem cell transplant patient was admitted to the hospital with necrotizing pneumonia caused by nocardia. The disease progressed despite of aggrieve antimicrobial therapy. Nocardiosis continues to be a difficult disease to diagnose and treat.
Keywords :
Female , Progressive Cough , Right Shoulder Pain
Journal title :
Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology
