Pathogenic Nocardia: A diverse genus of emerging pathogens or just poorly recognized?

Abstract

The clear and present danger posed by the ESKAPE pathogens (Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumanii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterobacter species) and their ability to evade antimicrobials is generally well appreciated There are, however, a multitude of pathogens, some more rare than others, that can be clinically challenging to diagnose and treat. Nocardia, a genus of aerobic actinomycetes found ubiquitously in soil and water, harbors one such group of pathogens with unique attributes and often complicated properties.

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