Nocardiose après transplantation d’organes solides: enjeux cliniques [Nocardiosis in solid organ transplant recipients: Clinical challenges]
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serval:BIB_7BE4D65D808A
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Article: article from journal or magazin.
Publication sub-type
Review (review): journal as complete as possible of one specific subject, written based on exhaustive analyses from published work.
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Title
Nocardiose après transplantation d’organes solides: enjeux cliniques [Nocardiosis in solid organ transplant recipients: Clinical challenges]
Journal
Revue medicale suisse
ISSN
1660-9379 (Print)
ISSN-L
1660-9379
Publication state
Published
Issued date
09/04/2025
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
21
Number
913
Pages
742-747
Language
french
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article ; Case Reports ; English Abstract
Publication Status: ppublish
Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
Nocardiosis is an infection caused by Nocardia spp., presenting as pulmonary, cutaneous, or disseminated disease. It predominantly affects immunocompromised individuals, with organ transplant recipients being particularly vulnerable. The rarity of this infection, combined with diverse clinical presentations and challenging growth in culture, complicates diagnosis. Treatment is prolonged and frequently involves combination therapy. We report a case of disseminated nocardiosis in a renal transplant patient and examine the clinical and microbiological features of three additional cases diagnosed at CHUV among organ transplant recipients, highlighting the complexity of clinical management.
Keywords
Humans, Nocardia Infections/diagnosis, Nocardia Infections/drug therapy, Male, Immunocompromised Host, Kidney Transplantation, Middle Aged, Transplant Recipients, Female, Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use, Adult
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