Background Whether trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) prophylaxis prevents
nocardiosis in solid organ transplant recipients (SOT) is controversial. Objectives To assess …

Background: The clinical spectrum of systemic nocardiosis encompasses pulmonary and
disseminated disease. Central nervous system (CNS) involvement is an important feature of …

Objectives: Identify the mechanism of action of third-generation cephalosporins. Describe
the potential adverse effects of third-generation cephalosporins. Review the toxicity of third …

The aims of the present study were to profile the antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of a
diverse range of Nocardia species isolated in Japan, and to determine the ability of matrix …

Objectives. Nocardiosis is a rare opportunistic infection that is frequently associated with
dissemination (ie involvement of several body sites). Identifying the factors associated with …

Objectives This study aimed to investigate the microbiological characteristics, antimicrobial
resistance profiles, antibiotic choice, and outcomes of Nocardia infection in various centers …

Background Nocardiosis is rare after hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT). Little is
known regarding its presentation, management, and outcome in this population. Methods …

Nocardia species cause a broad spectrum of infections, especially in immunocompromised
patients. Given its relative rarity, data on the prognosis and distribution of nocardiosis from a …

Introduction: Guidelines recommend the use of amikacin in the treatment of nontuberculous
mycobacterial (NTM) disease. The authors have evaluated the evidence for the position of …

Nocardiosis is an infectious disease caused by Nocardia that primarily affects
immunocompromised hosts. Mycobacterium abscessus is a common opportunistic pathogen …