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World J Clin Cases. Sep 16, 2025; 13(26): 108211
Published online Sep 16, 2025. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i26.108211
Cutaneous nocardiosis in chronic renal insufficiency: Diagnostic and therapeutic considerations
Basavraj S Nagoba, Shree V Dhotre, Ajay M Gavkare, Sachin S Mumbre, Pradnya S Dhotre
Basavraj S Nagoba, Department of Microbiology, Maharashtra Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (Medical College), Latur 413531, Maharashtra, India
Shree V Dhotre, Department of Microbiology, Ashwini Rural Medical College, Solapur 413006, Maharashtra, India
Ajay M Gavkare, Department of Physiology, Maharashtra Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (Medical College), Latur 413531, Maharashtra, India
Sachin S Mumbre, Department of Community Medicine, Ashwini Rural Medical College, Solapur 413006, India
Pradnya S Dhotre, Department of Biochemistry, Ashwini Rural Medical College, Solapur 413006, India
Co-first authors: Basavraj S Nagoba and Shree V Dhotre.
Author contributions: Nagoba BS and Dhotre SV designed the overall concept and outline of the manuscript; Gavkare AM, Mumbre SS, and Dhotre PS contributed to the discussion and design of the manuscript; Nagoba BS, Dhotre SV and Gavkare AM contributed to the writing, and editing the manuscript and review of literature; all of the authors read and approved the final version of the manuscript to be published. Nagoba BS and Dhotre SV contributed equally to this work as co-first authors.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.
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Corresponding author: Basavraj S Nagoba, PhD, Professor, Department of Microbiology, Maharashtra Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (Medical College), Vishwanathpuram, Ambajogai Road, Latur 413531, Maharashtra, India. dr_bsnagoba@yahoo.com
Received: April 8, 2025
Revised: April 24, 2025
Accepted: June 13, 2025
Published online: September 16, 2025
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Core Tip

Core Tip: This editorial unravels the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges of nocardiosis in immunocompromised patients. It emphasizes the power of microbiological precision, tailored antibiotic regimens, and immune status assessment. A compelling case of Nocardia brasiliensis in chronic renal insufficiency offers key takeaways for clinicians tackling similar hurdles.