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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology
  • Transplant Medicine

Background:

  • Rhodococcosis is a severe bacterial infection caused by *Rhodococcus equi*.
  • Immunocompromised populations, particularly organ transplant recipients, are highly susceptible.
  • Accurate diagnosis is crucial due to potential severity and overlapping symptoms with other infections.

Observation:

  • A case of disseminated *Rhodococcus equi* infection in a renal transplant patient is presented.
  • The initial diagnosis was misattributed to histoplasmosis.
  • This highlights diagnostic challenges and the need for comprehensive evaluation.

Findings:

  • Disseminated rhodococcosis can mimic other opportunistic infections in transplant patients.
  • Histopathological findings alone may be insufficient for definitive diagnosis.
  • Integration of clinical presentation and microbiological results is essential.

Implications:

  • Clinicians must maintain a high index of suspicion for rhodococcosis in immunocompromised patients presenting with atypical infections.
  • Pathologists should consider *Rhodococcus equi* in differential diagnoses, especially when initial findings are inconclusive.
  • Emphasizes the importance of multidisciplinary correlation for accurate and timely diagnosis of rare infections.