Unveiling the Complexity of Nocardia Septic Arthritis in an Immunocompromised Patient: A Case Report

This case involves septic arthritis with possible pulmonary nodule involvement, showcasing the complexity of infections in immunocompromised individuals. Clinicians should maintain adequate suspicion for an infectious cause of arthritis in patients with immunosuppression. In our case, the hematomas are a curious finding, without known etiology. The question of when and how to reintroduce immunosuppressive agents while preventing the recurrence of nocardiosis remains a complex consideration.

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HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine
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2024-08-30
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https://doi.org/10.36518/2689-0216.1694
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Actinomycetales infections and treatment
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Unveiling the Complexity of Nocardia Septic Arthritis in an Immunocompromised Patient: A Case Report

Meghan Mansour, Mamon Tahhan, Ali Khreisat, Steven A. Kessler
1 citations
HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine
Actinomycetales infections and treatment
1.57
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Unveiling the Complexity of Nocardia Septic Arthritis in an Immunocompromised Patient: A Case Report

Meghan Mansour, Mamon Tahhan, Ali Khreisat, Steven A. Kessler
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Abstract

This case involves septic arthritis with possible pulmonary nodule involvement, showcasing the complexity of infections in immunocompromised individuals. Clinicians should maintain adequate suspicion for an infectious cause of arthritis in patients with immunosuppression. In our case, the hematomas are a curious finding, without known etiology. The question of when and how to reintroduce immunosuppressive agents while preventing the recurrence of nocardiosis remains a complex consideration.

HCA Healthcare Journal of MedicineVol. 5(4)
Oakland University (US)
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Openalex Percentile: Top 17%
Actinomycetales infections and treatment
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