Professorial Report Flashcards

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What is Norcardia?

A

A gram positive branching bacteria found in soil and decomposing organic matter

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What are the clinical features of Nocardia infection?

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Mycetoma (chronic subcutaneous infection)

Nodules at sites of local invasion eg CNS, lungs

Pulmonary disease - cough, fever, haemoptysis

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