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Rare Nocardia cyriacigeorgica osteomyelitis in an immunocompromised elderly patient: A case highlighting treatment

Vaishnavi M Rathod1,2, Nipa Patel1, Darshankumar M Raval1

  • 1Department of Infectious Diseases, Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, FL, USA.

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|June 30, 2026
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Nocardia cyriacigeorgica caused a rare bone infection (osteomyelitis) in an 82-year-old woman with lymphoma. Treatment was challenging due to drug resistance and patient complexity.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Clinical Case Report

Background:

  • Nocardia cyriacigeorgica is an emerging pathogen, particularly risky for immunocompromised individuals.
  • Osteomyelitis is a serious bone infection that can be difficult to treat.
Keywords:
Antibiotic resistanceImmunosuppressionNocardia cyriacigeorgicaNocardiosisOsteomyelitisTreatment challenges

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