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

Authors : R Saraswati Jayanthi,, R Nagamani

DOI : 10.18231/j.ijmmtd.2020.014

Volume : 6

Issue : 1

Year : 2020

Page No : 66-67

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


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