ArticlePathogens (Basel, Switzerland)2025
Clinical Features of Pulmonary Nocardiosis and Diagnostic Value of Metagenomic Next-Generation Sequencing: A Retrospective Study.
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Abstract
Pulmonary nocardiosis (PN) is a rare, opportunistic, and potentially life-threatening infection, especially in disseminated cases. This retrospective study aimed to characterize the clinical features of PN and assess the diagnostic utility of metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS). We reviewed data from 19 patients diagnosed with PN between September 2019 and August 2022, including 3 with disseminated disease. Common symptoms included fever, cough, and sputum production, while chest imaging frequently revealed nodules, consolidations, exudates, cavities, and pleural effusions. The sensitivity of mNGS for detecting
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