Nocardiosis in renal transplant recipients in Kuwait

Abstract

The study stresses a high index of suspicion for nocardiosis in susceptible hosts who present with cutaneous abscess, pulmonary infiltrative lesions, and cerebral manifestations. TMP-SMX in combination with cefuroxime seems to be a highly effective therapy. It does not appear mandatory to reduce or discontinue immunosuppressive therapy during treatment of nocardiosis.