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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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Symptoms
Symptoms vary and depend on the organs involved. Some people with nocardia infection have no symptoms.
Causes
Nocardia infection is a bacterial infection that usually starts in the lungs. It then tends to spread to other organ ...
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 ca...
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