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[Localized nocardiosis].

L Flores González1, M G Carballo, E Muñoz

  • 1I Cátedra de Dermatología Facultad de Ciencias Médicas Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Argentina.

Revista De La Facultad De Ciencias Medicas (Cordoba, Argentina)
|July 7, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Primary cutaneous nocardiosis, a rare aerobic actinomyces infection, presents in farmers after soil trauma. This case highlights localized nocardiosis on the hand, emphasizing its distinct presentation and diagnostic pathway.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Primary cutaneous nocardiosis is a rare infection caused by aerobic actinomyces found in soil.
  • It typically occurs in individuals with a history of soil exposure and trauma.

Observation:

  • A 52-year-old farmer presented with a three-year history of localized lesions on the left anatomical snuffbox.
  • The lesions manifested as plaques with crusts, suppurative fistulae, and non-painful nodules, without regional adenopathy.

Findings:

  • Mycological and histopathological examinations confirmed the diagnosis of cutaneous nocardiosis.
  • The patient recalled a hand trauma from farming tools during harvest time, correlating with lesion onset.

Implications:

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  • This case underscores the importance of considering cutaneous nocardiosis in patients with chronic hand lesions and a history of soil exposure.
  • Early diagnosis through mycological and pathological evaluation is crucial for effective management of this rare infection.