A case report of bronchiectasis complicated by Nocardia infection
This article reported a patient with bronchiectasis who developed a Nocardia infection in Shandong University Affiliated Weihai Municipal Hospital,accompanied by a relevant literature review.The patient,a 68-year-old female diagnosed with bronchiectasis,had Nocardia identified in respiratory samples through bacterial culture.The diagnosis of Nocardia infection was confirmed by detailed clinical and laboratory assessments.During the treatment process,the patient received a regimen involving third-generation cephalosporins combined with sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim,resulting in a positive therapeutic outcome.This case underscores the importance of recognizing Nocardia infections in patients with bronchiectasis.Clinicians need to deepen their understanding on the epidemiology,clinical characteristics,treatment approaches,and prognosis of Nocardia infections in bronchiectasis patients.Additionally,laboratory professionals should enhance the pathogen detection capabilities to increase the positivity rate of Nocardia testing.
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