Primary Pulmonary Botryomycosis
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Botryomycosis is a bacterial infection that presents with eosinophilic granules and colonies of either gram positive or gram negative organisms, although Staphylococcus aureus is most commonly identified. It has been confused with lung cancer or actinomycosis due to similar presentation and symptoms. Treatment of this infection consists of a combination of antibiotics and surgery. We present a case of pulmonary botryomycosis.
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تاریخ انتشار 2017