Professorial Report Flashcards
1
Q
What is Norcardia?
A
A gram positive branching bacteria found in soil and decomposing organic matter
2
Q
What are the clinical features of Nocardia infection?
A
Mycetoma (chronic subcutaneous infection)
Nodules at sites of local invasion eg CNS, lungs
Pulmonary disease - cough, fever, haemoptysis