Nocardiosis
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| Name: Nocardiosis |
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| 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).
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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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