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

, an aerobic, Gram-positive bacterium belonging to the genus , 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 immunocomp...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2024-02, Vol.16 (2), p.e54963
Main Authors: Mustafa Alhashimi, Fatma, Salim, Sara, Iqbal, Asif, Balila, Maida, Chishti, Muhammed Khalid
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Abscesses
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
AIDS
Allergies
Biopsy
Case reports
Diabetes
Disease prevention
HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus
Immune system
Infections
Infectious Disease
Infectious diseases
Internal Medicine
Kidney diseases
Kidney transplants
Laboratories
Medical diagnosis
Metastasis
Nausea
Nephrology
Neurosurgery
Pathogens
Patients
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Summary:, an aerobic, Gram-positive bacterium belonging to the genus , 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 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 infections in immunocompromised populations, informing future clinical practice and research endeavors.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.54963