Disseminated Nocardia Paucivorans in an immunocompetent patient: A case report and literature review

Nocardia paucivorans can cause disseminated infection in immunocompetent hosts in rare occasions. Nocardia paucivorans is usually susceptible to many antibiotics including Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole. Duration of treatment is usually 6-12 months.

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Nocardia paucivorans can occasionally cause disseminated infection in immunocompetent hosts, and is usually susceptible to many antibiotics including Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole. Treatment typically lasts 6-12 months.