Disseminated Nocardia farcinica Infection in a Renal Transplant Patient: A Case Report
Fatma Mustafa Alhashimi,
Sara Salim,
Asif Iqbal
et al.
Abstract: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 … Show more
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