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Nocardia associated with pulmonary tuberculosis.

M L Gupta1, P S Grover, B K Bhardwaj

  • 1I. G. Medical College, Shimla.

The Journal of Communicable Diseases
|June 1, 1991
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Nocardia asteroides was found in 2.9% of pulmonary tuberculosis patients in India. This study highlights the growing significance of Nocardia in tuberculosis cases.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pulmonary Medicine

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) is a major global health concern.
  • Nocardia species are opportunistic pathogens that can cause various infections.
  • Co-infection or misdiagnosis of Nocardia with pulmonary tuberculosis is a clinical challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of Nocardia asteroides in patients diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis.
  • To assess the clinical significance of Nocardia isolation in TB patients in the Indian context.

Main Methods:

  • Sputum samples from 209 pulmonary tuberculosis cases were screened.
  • Microbiological techniques were employed for the isolation and identification of Nocardia asteroides.

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Main Results:

  • Nocardia asteroides was isolated from 2.9% of the screened pulmonary tuberculosis cases.
  • The findings suggest a potential role of Nocardia in the differential diagnosis of pulmonary infections.

Conclusions:

  • Nocardia asteroides can be found in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis.
  • The increasing isolation of Nocardia warrants further investigation into its role in respiratory infections in India.