Nocardia farcinica infection after facial lipolysis injection in an immunocompetent patient

Wei Xu; Fang Su; Youqi Ji; Mengyuan Chen; Xin Hong; Bingqian Zhuo; Yumei Ge

doi:10.3855/jidc.20262

Nocardia farcinica infection after facial lipolysis injection in an immunocompetent patient

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Wei Xu School of Medical Technology and Information Engineering, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, China https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9895-7887
Fang Su Laboratory Medicine Center, Department of Clinical Laboratory, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, China
Youqi Ji School of Medical Technology and Information Engineering, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, China
Mengyuan Chen School of Medical Technology and Information Engineering, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, China
Xin Hong Laboratory Medicine Center, Department of Clinical Laboratory, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, China
Bingqian Zhuo Laboratory Medicine Center, Department of Clinical Laboratory, Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital (Affiliated People's Hospital), Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310014, China
Yumei Ge School of Medical Technology and Information Engineering, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310053, China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3855/jidc.20262

Keywords:

injection lipolysis, Nocardia infection, immunocompetent, complications, treatment, case report

Abstract

Introduction: Injection lipolysis is a widely used technique for the rapid reduction of localized fat deposits. Although complications such as non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections have been reported, Nocardia infections following this procedure remain rare.

Case presentation: This report details a case of Nocardia infection in an immunocompetent patient after facial lipolytic agent administration. The patient exhibited amelioration of facial edema and resolution of chest rash following a course of amoxicillin-clavulanate treatment, ultimately achieving recovery and discharge.

Conclusions: This case highlights the importance of considering Nocardia infection as a potential complication of lipolytic injections and provides valuable insights into its diagnosis and management.

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2026-02-28

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Xu W, Su F, Ji Y, Chen M, Hong X, Zhuo B, Ge Y (2026) Nocardia farcinica infection after facial lipolysis injection in an immunocompetent patient. J Infect Dev Ctries 20:301–305. doi: 10.3855/jidc.20262

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Vol. 20 No. 02: February 2026

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Case Reports

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