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The puncture fluid was caseous necrosis, which was confirmed to be Nocardia infection after bacterial culture, so the diagnosis was disseminated Nocardia infection. After 13 days of admission, the patient developed a headache, accompanied by decreased visual acuity and blurred vision. An imaging (enhanced brain CT) examination revealed intracranial space-occupying lesions. The neurosurgeon was consulted and performed transcranial abscess puncture and drainage, intravenous antibiotics (meropenem, etc.) for 2 months, and trimethoprim\/sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) for 6 months. The patient was followed up for 3 years and has remained relapse-free. The mortality rate of disseminated Nocardia infection is as high as 85%, especially when combined with brain abscesses. Therefore, timely diagnosis and correct treatment are crucial for the prevention of fatal consequences. 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