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Autochthonous Nocardia cerradoensis Infection in Humans, Spain, 2011 and 2014.

ABSTRACT: Nocardia cerradoensis was first isolated in 2003 in the El Cerrado region of Brazil; since then, only 2 human infections, in France and Spain, have been reported. We describe 3 autochthonous cases in residents of Spain during 2011 and 2014. Together these cases support the idea of an emerging global pathogenic microorganism.

SUBMITTER: Ercibengoa M

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4696691 | biostudies-literature |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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