Nocardia farcinica pneumonia complicated by pneumocystis jiroveci infection in children with Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorders: a case report and literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nocardiosis is an opportunistic infection that has a low prevalence rate, its clinical manifestations are atypical and can be easily misdiagnosed as other diseases. The correct diagnosis and treatment are frequently delayed by various factors. In this case report, we present a pediatric patient with Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorders who developed Nocardia farcinica pneumonia complicated by pneumocystis jiroveci infection.

Case presentation

An 8-year-old girl with chest pain and cough was admitted to the hospital. She suffered from Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorders and had been taking methylprednisolone and tacrolimus orally for 3 years. She was admitted to the hospital for tests and was diagnosed with acute pneumonia. Despite empiric antibiotic treatme

SUBMITTER: Liu L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11610104 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature