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Nocardiosis

Medical Questions » Nocardiosis
Name: Nocardiosis
Also known as:
Infection by bacteria found normally in the soil that seldom infects humans. Usually occurs in patients with reduced immunity.
Causes of Nocardiosis
The bacteria Nocardia asteroids, Nocardia brasiliensis, Nocardia farcinica and several other species of Nocardia.
Symptoms of Nocardiosis
Depends on site of infection. May cause pneumonia, cellulitis (skin infection) and lymph node infections. Abscesses commonly form in association with the infection.
Tests for Nocardiosis
Diagnosed by examination of sputum or pus.
Treatment for Nocardiosis
Antibiotics (eg. sulphonamides).
Complications of Nocardiosis of its treatment
Abscesses may burst into adjacent organs to open up abnormal connections.
Likely Outcome of Nocardiosis
Usually good response to treatment, but risk of death in patients with seriously reduced immune response (eg. AIDS).
       
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