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Nocardia Infection Learning Center
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Nocardia infection is a bacterial infection that usually starts in the lungs. It then tends to spread to other organ systems -- most often the brain and the skin. It may also involve the kidneys, the joints, the heart, the eyes, and the bones.
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Nocardiosis is caused by a bacterium of the Nocardia species—usually N. asteroides , an organism that is normally found in the soil. The incubation period is not known, but is probably several weeks. The bacteria can enter the human body when a pe...
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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.
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Nocardiosis is a serious infection caused by a fungus-like bacterium that begins in the lungs and can spread to the brain.
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