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Primary cutaneous disease due to Nocardia asteriodes--a case report
K V Ingole1, R P Fule, S V Jalgaonkar
1Department of Microbiology, V.N. Govt. Medical College, Yavatmal.
Indian Journal of Medical Sciences
|October 1, 1995
Summary
This report details a rare case of primary cutaneous nocardiosis on the abdominal wall caused by Nocardia asteroides. The patient successfully responded to sulphonamide therapy, highlighting a treatment option for this uncommon infection.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
Background:
- Primary cutaneous nocardiosis is a rare bacterial infection.
- Nocardia asteroides is an opportunistic pathogen, typically causing pulmonary or disseminated disease.
Observation:
- A case of primary cutaneous nocardiosis affecting the abdominal wall is presented.
- This anatomical site and causative organism are infrequently reported in cutaneous nocardiosis.
Findings:
- The patient was diagnosed with primary cutaneous nocardiosis due to Nocardia asteroides.
- The infection on the abdominal wall showed a positive response to sulphonamide treatment.
Implications:
- This case expands the known clinical spectrum of Nocardia asteroides infections.
- It underscores the importance of considering nocardiosis in unusual cutaneous presentations.
- Sulphonamides may be an effective treatment for rare cutaneous nocardiosis cases.