Nocardiosis Overview

Nocardiosis Guide

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  • Summary
  • Definition
  • Symptoms
  • Causes
  • Treatment
  • Other Names
  • When to Contact a Medical Professional
  • Possible Complications
  • Outlook (Prognosis)
  • Exams and Tests

Definition

Nocardia infection is a rare disorder caused by bacteria called nocardia, which tend to affect the lungs, brain, or skin. It occurs primarily in individuals with weakened immune systems.


Symptoms

Symptoms vary and depend on the organs involved.

  • Lungs (pulmonary nocardiosis):
    • Fevers
    • Night sweats
    • Weight loss
    • Coughing blood
    • Chest pain upon breathing (may occur suddenly or slowly)
  • Brain (cerebral nocardiosis):


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Encyclopedia: Nocardiosis

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Nocardiosis is an infectious disease affecting either the lungs or the whole body . It is due to infection by bacterium of the genus Nocardia, most commonly Nocardia asteroides or Nocardia brasiliensis. It is most common in men, especially those with a compromised immune system. In patients with brain infection, mortality exceeds 80%; in other forms, mortality is 50%, even with appropriate therapy. Normally found in soil, these organisms cause...


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