Arora H, Ramalingam S, Sanghavi R, Balogun A, Muruganandam M. Disseminated Nocardia infection-A rare presentation.
Clin Case Rep 2021;
9:e04673. [PMID:
34457292 PMCID:
PMC8380077 DOI:
10.1002/ccr3.4673]
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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.
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