A case report of Nocardia spp. infective endocarditis in an injection drug user

Abstract Background Nocardia-related endocarditis is rare. Intravenous drug use with nonsterile injection practices is a potential risk factor for nocardia infection. Disseminated nocardiosis with endovascular involvement is rarely reported in immunocompetent individuals. Case presentation A 54-year...

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Main Authors: Chukwunyelu Enwezor, Courtney L. Russ-Friedman, Zachary P. Gruss, Adam Murphy, Elizabeth L. Palavecino, Niyati Jakharia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-021-06541-6