Linezolid is an oxazolidinone that has activity against most gram-positive bacteria, including in vitro activity against all Nocardia species and strains. We describe 6 clinical cases of nocardiosis ...

Background. Nocardia species cause infections in both immunocompromised and otherwise immunocompetent patients, although the mechanisms defining susceptibility in the latter group are elusive.

Immunodeficient or iatrogenically immunosuppressed patients are at increased risk of infection by unusual micro-organisms and these may involve the eye. An illustrative case of sub-retinal abscess is ...

We treated this patient with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for 4 weeks. A follow-up MRI showed reductions in the size of the lesions and the surrounding edema. The patient's symptoms improved, and she ...