Metagenomic next-generation sequencing for diagnosis of severe pneumonia caused by Nocardia otitidiscaviarum
Rapid pathogen identification is pivotal for enhancing clinical outcomes and survival in severe pneumonia patients. This case report presents an exceptional case of severe pneumonia caused by Nocardia otitidiscaviarum and the uncommon potential occurrence of human-to-human transmission. mNGS could help avoid misdiagnosis and mistreatment in clinical practice.
Authors
- Shao-kang Wang
- Meitang Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-6421-9226)
- Yuee Liu
- Xiaoting Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3002-9328)
Institutions
- Second Military Medical University (CN)
- Changhai Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
- Published
- 2025-08-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3855/jidc.20869
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Actinomycetales infections and treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.04
Funders
- Changhai Hospital of Shanghai