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J Clin Microbiol. 1987 November; 25(11): 2214-2215

Peritonsillar abscess caused by Nocardia asteroides.

J C Adair, I J Amber and J M Johnston

Department of Internal Medicine, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City 84132.

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.

J Clin Microbiol. 1987 November; 25(11): 2214-2215






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