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Nocardia infection is a rare disorder affecting the lungs, brain, or skin. It occurs mainly in people with weakened immune systems.Nocardia infection is a bacterial infection that usually starts in the lungs. |
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Symptoms
Chest pain when breathing(may occur suddenly or slowly) Coughing up blood Fevers Night sweats Weight loss Brain(cereb...
Causes
It may also involve the kidneys, the joints, the heart, the eyes, and the bones.Nocardia bacteria are found in soil a...
Tests
Nocardia infection should be suspected in people with lung, brain, or skin symptoms if they also have a condition or ...
Treatments
Long-term antibiotic therapy (usually with sulfonamides) for 6 months to a year (or longer depending on the individua...
Complications
Complications of nocardial infections vary depending on what parts of the body are involved. Certain lung infections...
Doctor Specialties
Notify your medical provider if you have any of the symptoms described above. These are non-specific symptoms that c...
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