G Amato, M Bocchetti, M Cerbo, F Gargiulo, M M Piccirillo
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Abstract
A case of subcutaneous abscess caused by Nocardia asteroides in an immunocompromised patient is described. A specific antibiotic therapy was successful. Details of the isolation procedures, clinical significance and epidemiological aspects related to the pathogen strain are reported.