A Rare Case of Pulmonary Nocardiosis with Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Superinfection in an Immunocompromised Patient

Authors

Kevin Liu, MD, Jefferson Health NortheastFollow
Samuel Shulimson, DO, Jefferson Health Northeast
Herbert Patrick, MD, Jefferson Health NortheastFollow

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Introduction

Nocardiosis is an uncommon opportunistic infection with over two thirds occurring in those who are immunocompromised [1] or who have undergone solid organ transplants [2]. Here, we present a unique case of pulmonary Nocardiosis complicated by superimposed Pseudomonas infection.

Publication Date

10-31-2024

Keywords

CHEST, pulmonary nocardiosis, pseudomonas, transplant

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences | Pulmonology

Comments

Presented at the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) 2024 Annual

Recommended Citation

Liu, MD, Kevin; Shulimson, DO, Samuel; and Patrick, MD, Herbert, "A Rare Case of Pulmonary Nocardiosis with Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Superinfection in an Immunocompromised Patient" (2024). Jefferson Health - Northeast Posters (formerly Aria Health Posters). 4.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/ariaposters/4