Concomitant pulmonary infection with Nocardia transvalensis and Aspergillus ustus in lung transplantation

Miguel M. Cabada; Shawn P. Nishi; Alfred S. Lea; Vicki Schnadig; Gisele A. Lombard; Scott D. Lick; Vincent G. Valentine

doi:10.1016/j.healun.2010.04.016

Concomitant pulmonary infection with Nocardia transvalensis and Aspergillus ustus in lung transplantation

Miguel M. Cabada, Shawn P. Nishi, Alfred S. Lea, Vicki Schnadig, Gisele A. Lombard, Scott D. Lick, Vincent G. Valentine

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Abstract

Lung infections with Nocardia and Aspergillus spp in lung transplant recipients (LTRs) create diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. The present case illustrates the difficulties in identifying these pathogens in LTRs. A high degree of clinical suspicion and aggressive early management are required to ensure good outcomes. Although prospective data on treating these conditions are scarce, the empiric use of combination broad-spectrum anti-microbials initially seems prudent.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	900-903
Number of pages	4
Journal	Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation
Volume	29
Issue number	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healun.2010.04.016
State	Published - 2010

Keywords

Nocardia
aspergillus
lung transplantation
opportunistic pathogens
resistant organisms

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery
Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Transplantation

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