Nocardia farcinica superficial sternal wound infection following coronary artery bypass surgery in a tertiary care hospital in Hyderabad

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Case Report

Author Details : R Saraswati Jayanthi,*, R Nagamani

Volume : 6, Issue : 1, Year : 2020

Article Page : 66-67

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijmmtd.2020.014

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Abstract

A 54yr diabetic male was admitted with sternal wound dehiscence. Nocardia farcinica species was
isolated from pus discharge from post-operative wound site. Prompt treatment with antibiotics and surgical
intervention initiated cure in the patient.

Keywords: Nocardia

How to cite : Jayanthi R S, , Nagamani R , Nocardia farcinica superficial sternal wound infection following coronary artery bypass surgery in a tertiary care hospital in Hyderabad. IP Int J Med Microbiol Trop Dis 2020;6(1):66-67

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