Nocardia nova causing empyema necessitatis afterlung re-transplantation: a case report
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop; 49 (4), 2016
Abstract: We report herein a case of thoracic infection due to Nocardia nova following lung re-transplantation performed for emphysema related to alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency. The infection extended from the lung into the pleural space, thoracic wall, and mediastinum, presenting as pericarditis and emp...