Nocardiosis: a single-center experience and literature review

Besteiro, Bruno; Coutinho, Daniel; Fragoso, Joana; Figueiredo, Cristóvão; Nunes, Sofia; Azevedo, Carlos; Teixeira, Tiago; Selaru, Aurélia; Abreu, Gabriela; Malheiro, Luís

doi:10.1016/j.bjid.2023.102806

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“…within clinical laboratories [ 4 ]. Notably, instances of nocardiosis have emerged in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) patients, as well as in recipients of solid organ and bone marrow transplants [ 5 ]. Risk factors contributing to the susceptibility to nocardiosis in these patients encompass early graft rejection and intense immunosuppressive regimens [ 6 ].…”

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Disseminated Nocardia farcinica Infection in a Renal Transplant Patient: A Case Report

Mustafa Alhashimi,

Salim,

Iqbal

et al. 2024

Cureus

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Nocardia farcinica , an aerobic, Gram-positive bacterium belonging to the genus Nocardia , is a challenging opportunistic pathogen, particularly impacting immunocompromised individuals. The prevalence of human disease has witnessed a notable rise over the past two decades, correlating with an expanding population of immunocompromised individuals and advancements in the detection and identification of Nocardia spp. within clinical laboratories. This case is of a 59-year-old male with compromised immunity due to immunosuppressive medication use following a renal transplant who had an array of presentations before confirming a diagnosis of disseminated nocardiosis. The challenges faced in our case provide valuable insights into the complexities associated with diagnosing and managing Nocardia infections in immunocompromised populations, informing future clinical practice and research endeavors.

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confidence: 99%