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Nocardia Infection : Causes

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Nocardia infection
It may also involve the kidneys, the joints, the heart, the eyes, and the bones.Nocardia bacteria are found in soil around the world. You can get the disease by inhaling contaminated dust or if soil containing nocardia bacteria gets into an open w...
Source:ADAM
Date:September 28, 2008
Nocardiosis
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 ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Causes Articles

Nocardia infection
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.
Source:ADAM
Date:September 28, 2008
Nocardiosis
Nocardiosis is a serious infection caused by a fungus-like bacterium that begins in the lungs and can spread to the brain.Nocardiosis is found throughout the world among people of all ages, although it is most common in older people and males. Whi...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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