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Primary cutaneous nocardiosis.

Vikrant A Saoji1, Sandhya V Saoji, Rutuja W Gadegone

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha. Maharashtra, India.

Indian Journal of Dermatology
|November 1, 2012
PubMed
Summary

Nocardiosis, a bacterial infection, can manifest on the face after trauma. Prompt diagnosis and treatment with co-trimoxazole led to complete healing of facial nocardiosis in a patient.

Keywords:
Mycetomadischarging sinusesprimary cutaneous nocardiosis

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Facial infections can arise following trauma.
  • Nocardiosis is a rare bacterial infection caused by Nocardia species.
  • Resistant infections may present diagnostic challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of facial nocardiosis following vehicular trauma.
  • To highlight the diagnostic challenges and successful treatment of this condition.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical presentation of a 35-year-old male with facial lesions post-accident.
  • Microscopic examination (Gram stain) revealing acid-fast branching filaments.
  • Bacterial culture for definitive diagnosis of nocardiosis.
  • Treatment with co-trimoxazole.

Main Results:

  • Lesions initially unresponsive to routine antibiotics.
  • Gram stain and culture confirmed Nocardia infection.
  • Complete healing of facial lesions with scarring after 3.5 months of co-trimoxazole.
  • No recurrence observed at 3-year follow-up.

Conclusions:

  • Nocardiosis should be considered in persistent facial infections post-trauma.
  • Microbiological diagnosis is crucial for appropriate treatment.
  • Co-trimoxazole is an effective treatment for facial nocardiosis.