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A post-transplant infection by Nocardia cyriacigeorgica .

Authors :
Gandham N
Kannuri S
Gupta A
Mukhida S
Das N
Mirza S
Source :
Access microbiology [Access Microbiol] 2023 Nov 08; Vol. 5 (11). Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Nov 08 (Print Publication: 2023).
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Nocardia are Gram-positive, acid-fast, filamentous bacteria that cause opportunistic infections in susceptible populations. We describe a case of post-transplant infection of pulmonary nocardiosis caused by the rare strain Nocardia cyriacigeorgica and the challenges faced in reaching a definitive diagnosis. This case report emphasizes on keeping nocardiosis as a differential diagnosis in transplant recipients, as this disease is largely underdiagnosed and underreported.<br />Competing Interests: The authors declare that there are no conflicts of interest.<br /> (© 2023 The Authors.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2516-8290
Volume :
5
Issue :
11
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Access microbiology
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
38074108
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1099/acmi.0.000569.v3