Case Report - An Interesting Case of Nocardia Pneumonia

Dr. A. Adham Rahman

Abstract: A 44 years old gentleman, farmer by occupation, presented with chief complaints of Fever and Cough with expectoration for 10 days, Breathlessness for 7 days. Patient was apparently normal 10 days back then he developed history of Fever, high grade, intermittent, associated with chills and rigors, relieved with antipyretics. H/o cough with expectoration present, Sputum was initially black in color, then was yellowish mucoid, around 15ml/day, not blood stained.

Keywords: klebsiella, Sputum analysis, Nocardia Pneumonitis, tab Cotrimoxazole 160/800 mg, therapeutic dose

How to Cite?: Dr. A. Adham Rahman, "Case Report - An Interesting Case of Nocardia Pneumonia", Volume 11 Issue 12, December 2022, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 126-127, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR221130233002, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR221130233002