ReviewInternational urology and nephrology2020
Nocardiosis in patients with nephrotic syndrome: a retrospective analysis of 11 cases and a literature review.
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- The species distribution and antimicrobial resistance profiles of Nocardia species in China: A systematic review and meta-analysis.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2023Pooled it
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- Nocardiosis: A Neglected Disease.Medical principles and practice : international journal of the Kuwait University, Health Science Centre · 2020Pooled it
- Nephrotic syndrome complicated with disseminated Nocardia sepsis: a case report and literature review.BMC infectious diseases · 2025Review
- Case Report: Pulmonary mixed infection byFrontiers in immunology · 2025Article
- Septic arthritis due toIDCases · 2022Article
- Disseminated Nocardia farcinica involves the spinal cord: a case report and review of the literature.BMC infectious diseases · 2021Review
- Clinical Nocardia species: Identification, clinical characteristics, and antimicrobial susceptibility in Shandong, China.Bosnian journal of basic medical sciences · 2020Article
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Abstract
objectivesWe evaluated the clinical manifestations and outcomes of nocardiosis, a rare opportunistic infection that occurs in patients with nephrotic syndrome.
methodsThe records of NS patients with nocardiosis in a single hospital during 2000-2019 were retrieved and studied in detail.
resultsEleven patients were included. The mean time to develop nocardiosis after glucocorticoid therapy was 11.5 ± 14.8 months. Most patients had fever, elevated white blood cell counts and C-reactive protein, whereas procalcitonin levels were normal or slightly elevated in 91% (10/11) patients, except one patient suffered from septic shock. Nine patients were tested for CD4
conclusionsNS patients can develop immunodeficiency after treatment with glucocorticoid and immunosuppressants. In cases where patients develop systemic multiple abscesses, or lung images reveal isolated or scattered nodules and masses that are subpleural or close to the hilum, nocardial infection should be considered. Early diagnosis and specific treatment may improve patient outcomes.
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