Peritonsillar abscess caused by Nocardia asteroides. |
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Authors: | J C Adair I J Amber and J M Johnston |
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Institution: | Department of Internal Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City 84132. |
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Abstract: | A 22-year-old man with recurrent pharyngitis developed a peritonsillar abscess from which aspirated material yielded a pure culture of Nocardia asteroides. It is likely that the organism was introduced iatrogenically during a prior tonsillar incision. Although unusual, Nocardia species should be considered and microbiological specimens should be handled appropriately in pharyngeal abscesses that respond poorly to conventional therapy. |
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