Recurrent Empyema Thoracic Secondary to Pulmonary Nocardiosis in Immunocompetent Patients

Pulmonary nocardiosis is a rare disorder that mainly affects immune-compromised patients. We report a 37-year-old male who presented with persistent fever associated with productive cough. During this course of therapy, he had recurrent admissions for empyema thoracic. Clinically, his vital signs we...

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Main Authors: Samshol Sukahri, Lily Diana Zainudin, Mohd Firdaus Hadi, Mohd Al-Baqlish Mohd Firdaus, Muhammad Imran Abdul Hafidz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2020-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Pulmonology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/8840920