Nocardia asteroides mediastinitis complicating coronary artery bypass surgery

J Assoc Physicians India. 2003 Oct:51:1009-10.

Abstract

A 63 years diabetic male was admitted with mediatinitis and sternal dehiscence. Nocardia asteroides sensu stricto Type VI was isolated from the mediastinal tissue and fluid during debridement. Prompt surgical intervention and treatment with ofloxacin both intravenously and later orally led to the cure.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Coronary Artery Bypass*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mediastinitis / etiology*
  • Mediastinitis / microbiology
  • Mediastinitis / therapy
  • Middle Aged
  • Nocardia Infections / diagnosis
  • Nocardia Infections / etiology*
  • Nocardia Infections / therapy
  • Nocardia asteroides*
  • Surgical Wound Infection* / microbiology
  • Surgical Wound Infection* / therapy