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


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Article type :

Case Report

Author :

R Saraswati Jayanthi, R Nagamani

Volume :

6

Issue :

1

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.

Keyword :

Nocardia