A case of multiple abscesses caused by Nocardia farcinica rapidly diagnosed by MALDI-TOF MS. (2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Yonetani, Shota; Ohnishi, Hiroaki
• Is Part Of: IDCases. Volume 28(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022
• Subjects: Nocardia farcinica -- MALDI-TOF MS -- Multiple abscess; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable Diseases -- Case Reports; Communicable Diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases; Periodicals; 616.9
• DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2022.e01497
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2214-2509

Abstract

Abstract: Identifying Nocardia species in routine tests is often difficult owing to its culture time. We report a case of nocardiosis characterized by multiple abscesses of disseminated disease. A man in his 50 's presented with inflammation on the left buttock and right lower leg. Nocardia farcinica was isolated from the abscess on his buttock and confirmed using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization–time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS). Radiological assessment revealed multiple abscesses in his brain, left lung, and right thigh. He was successfully treated with antibiotics. Accurate species identification by MALDI-TOF MS aids in the optimal treatment of nocardiosis.