Disseminated Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole–Resistant Nocardiosis in Renal Transplant Recipient, India
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: A renal transplant recipient in India receiving trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole prophylaxis experienced fever, hemoptysis, and neurologic deficits. The diagnosis was pulmonary aspergillosis and disseminated nocardiosis caused by trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole-resistant Nocardia. Antimicrobial drug therapy led to complete clinical and radiological resolution after 6 months. This case highlights a resistant breakthrough Nocardia pathogen in a transplant recipient.
Source: Emerging infectious diseases
Institution: All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Language: English
Subfield: Microbiology (medical)
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7222197933