Microbiology Spectrum· 2022Q1
Epidemiology and Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles of the <i>Nocardia</i> Species in China, 2009 to 2021
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Short summary
A 13-year study of 441 nocardiosis cases in China reveals key Nocardia species distribution and their antibiotic susceptibility, providing crucial data for diagnosis and treatment.
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Key points
- Analyzed 441 nocardiosis cases and Nocardia strains in China from 2009-2021.
- Determined species distribution of Nocardia isolates.
- Assessed susceptibility profiles against 15 antibiotics via broth microdilution.
- Provides the largest dataset to date on Nocardia and nocardiosis in China.
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Abstract
The genus Nocardia has the potential to cause nocardiosis, which might be underrecognized and underdiagnosed. Herein, the demographical features of 441 nonrepetitive nocardiosis cases and species distribution of their Nocardia strains in China, 2009 to 2021, are summarized. The susceptibility profiles for 15 antibiotics against all of the above Nocardia strains were also determined by the broth microdilution method. To date, this is the largest study on the genus Nocardia contributing to nocardiosis in China. Our study will be helpful for understanding the species diversity of Nocardia isolates distributed in China and for decision-making in the context of nocardiosis diagnosis and treatment.
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