Cutaneous Rhodococcus equi Infection in an Immunocompetent Host: A Case Report.

Samantha Franco Gonzalez1, Lucia Achell Nava1, Sonia Toussaint Caire2

  • 1Dermatology, Centro Médico Nacional 20 de Noviembre, Instituto de Seguridad y Servicios Sociales de los Trabajadores del Estado, Mexico City, MEX.

Cureus
|February 17, 2026
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Summary

Rhodococcus equi, a rare cause of skin lesions, can affect anyone. Molecular diagnostics are crucial for identifying this bacterium when standard tests fail, leading to effective treatment.

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