A Case of Disseminated Nocardiosis in an Elderly Patient Receiving Long-Term Glucocorticoid Therapy for Polymyalgia Rheumatica

The Journal of Rheumatology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Yuya Sato, Yasuhito Hamaguchi, Taketo Kubo, Takashi Matsushita
DOI: 10.3899/jrheum.2025-1082
Cited by: 1
References: 3

Abstract

Disseminated nocardiosis is a potentially fatal infection in immunocompromised patients.1 Historically, Nocardia identification required prolonged time,2 and treatment delay was associated with poor outcomes.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Actinomycetales infections and treatment Infectious Diseases and Mycology Fungal Infections and Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
The Journal of Rheumatology
Publisher
The Journal of Rheumatology
Volume
53
Issue
7
Pages
828–829
Publication date
1 February 2026
Language
EN