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- A rare case of disseminated nocardiosis was reported in an 82-year-old immunocompetent male, following an elbow injury two months prior.
- The patient presented with multiple lung nodules, and the bacterium was identified in sputum and pus samples, indicating spread from a skin lesion.
- Successful treatment with antibiotics was administered, highlighting the importance of timely intervention when detecting this bacterium to prevent progression of the disease.
Article Abstract
is an aerobic Gram-positive bacterium found in the environment, including soil and water. is reportedly associated with cutaneous infections, and disseminated disease is typically detected in immunocompromised individuals. We present a rare case of disseminated nocardiosis with in an immunocompetent patient. An 82-year-old male, who had a left elbow injury 2 months prior to the first visit, presented with bilateral multiple lung nodules. was identified in both sputum and pus specimens, we concluded that the had spread from the primary cutaneous lesion. The patient was treated with antibiotics and had a favourable clinical course. As the present case report demonstrates, disseminated nocardiosis caused by this species can progress from a primary cutaneous lesion even in immunocompetent individuals, if the initiation of appropriate treatment is delayed. Therefore, careful evaluation is warranted when species are detected.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10522963 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/rcr2.1227 | DOI Listing |
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