Disseminated Nocardia infection-A rare presentation

Clin Case Rep. 2021 Aug 21;9(8):e04673. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.4673. eCollection 2021 Aug.

Abstract

Nocardia infection is rare and requires early diagnosis, extended use of sulfonamides for good prognosis, and prevention of recurrence. It is crucial to suspect nocardiosis in cases of atypical pneumonias or unexplained visceral organ dysfunction.

Keywords: Nocardia; atypical; disseminated; immunocompromised; immunosuppression; nocardiosis.

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  • Case Reports