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.
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.
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Treatment of nocardiosis includes bed rest and high doses of
medication for a period of 12 to 18 months, including sulfonamide
drugs or a combination of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim,
Septra). If the patient doesn't respond.
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Nocardiosis is a serious disease with a high mortality rate. If
it has been diagnosed early and caught before spreading to the
brain, the prognosis is better. Even with appropriate treatment,
however, the death rate is still 50%.
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An infection which usually occurs in patients with underlying illhealth,e.g. diabetes,carcinoma,Hodgkin disease and leukaemias,and often involves the maxillary sinus witha black eschar on the nasal surfaces.
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In about one-third of patients, the infection spreads from the
blood into the brain, causing brain abscesses. This complication
can trigger a range of symptoms including severe headache,
confusion, disorientation, dizziness, nausea and.