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  • Title: Primary retroperitoneal abscesses due to Rhodococcus equi in a patient with severe nephrotic syndrome: successful antibiotic treatment with linezolid and tigecycline.
    Author: Russo G, Lichtner M, Carnevalini M, Mascellino MT, Mengoni F, Oliva A, Miccoli GA, Iannetta M, Trinchieri V, Massetti AP, Mastroianni CM, Vullo V.
    Journal: Int J Infect Dis; 2010 Jun; 14(6):e533-5. PubMed ID: 19758832.
    Abstract:
    We present a case of Rhodococcus equi primary retroperitoneal abscesses without pulmonary involvement in an immunocompromised patient with severe nephrotic syndrome. No risk factors for exposure to R. equi were present. The infection was successfully treated with long-term combination antibiotic treatment including linezolid and tigecycline.
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