Disseminated Nocardia infection—A rare presentation

Abstract

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

• atypical
• disseminated
• immunocompromised
• immunosuppression
• Nocardia
• nocardiosis