Nocardia infection

Nocardia Infection
Medical Dictionary
Definition of medical terminology for Nocardia Infection.

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.

Nocardia infection develops when you breathe in (inhale) the bacteria. The infection causes pneumonia -like symptoms. The infection can spread to any part of the body.

In the United States, it has been estimated that 500-1,000 new cases of Nocardia infection occur annually. Approximately 60% of nocardiosis cases are associated with pre-existing immune compromise.
Sequelae ...

Occasionally an empyema may arise as primary pathology (especially if due to Mycobacteria or Nocardia infection).

Abnormal results may indicate an infection with an acid-fast bacteria. Acid-fast bacteria include those that cause tuberculosis, nontuberculous infections, and nocardia infections.
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Nocardia infection
Nocardiosis
Nocardiosis - pulmonary
Nocturnal myoclonus
Noma
Non-A or non-B hepatitis
Non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema
Non-gonococcal (septic) bacterial arthritis
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
Non-small cell lung cancer ...

See also: Cancer, Infections, Lymphoma, Melanoma, Syphilis