Nocardia Nova bacteremia and viral pneumonia in a breast cancer patient post modified radical mastectomy: a case report

Establishing a diagnosis of nocardiosis is a precondition for successful antibiotic therapy. Nocardia bacteremia is a rare event, but it can be confirmed through blood cultures. Our report underscores the pathogenic potential of Nocardia species in patients with underlying conditions, highlighting the critical importance of prompt diagnosis and targeted treatment, especially in postoperative cancer patients at risk for co-infections.