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Published in: Infection 1/2014

01-02-2014 | Case Report

Co-infection with Nocardia asteroides Complex and Strongyloides stercoralis in a Patient with Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

Authors: I. Praharaj, S. Sujatha, M. A. Ashwini, S. C. Parija

Published in: Infection | Issue 1/2014

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Abstract

We describe an unusual case of pulmonary nocardiosis co-existing with Strongyloides stercoralis hyperinfection syndrome in a patient with autoimmune hemolytic anemia who was being treated with corticosteroids. This case highlights the importance of being aware of the possibility that infections can co-exist in immunosuppressed patients. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of co-infection with Nocardia asteroides and S. stercoralis.
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Metadata
Title
Co-infection with Nocardia asteroides Complex and Strongyloides stercoralis in a Patient with Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
Authors
I. Praharaj
S. Sujatha
M. A. Ashwini
S. C. Parija
Publication date
01-02-2014
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Infection / Issue 1/2014
Print ISSN: 0300-8126
Electronic ISSN: 1439-0973
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s15010-013-0514-z

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