Do Nocardia

Do Nocardia's disease overview

Nocardiosis is an infection caused by Nocardia bacteria living in the soil. If inhaled, bacteria can cause pneumonia, leading to blood infections and spread infections to organs in the body. This condition is called Disseminated Nocardiosis. People with immunodeficiency such as being cancer, steroids or immunosuppressive drugs will be at risk of spreading the disease throughout the organ.

Nocardia can also cause skin infections through the entrance path, open wounds or scratches that occur during the process of working in the garden or outside the house. Skin infections may be different from other forms, called the cutaneous nocardiosis. Exposure due to occupational diseases with soil, construction site, landscape, farming, increasing the risk of skin infections in the skin.

Causes of Do Nocardia's disease

This disease is caused by Nocardia bacteria, which is a bacterium found in the soil. This bacterium penetrates the body through open wounds or inhaled Nocardia infections.

In addition, if you have chronic lung disease or have weak immune systems such as cancer, HIV/AIDS infection, surgical transplant, steroids for a long time, it is likely to suffer from Nocardia infection .

Symptoms of Do Nocardia's disease

If nocardia is infected with the lungs, symptoms may include: feeling chest pain when breathing (may occur suddenly or slowly); Cough out blood; Fever; Sweat at night; Weight loss.

If nocardia infection affects the brain, symptoms may include: fever; headache; Vomiting; Epilepsy

If nocardia infection affects the skin, symptoms may include: ulcerative skin; Skin is swollen, red; There are large tumors called mushroom tumors along the lymph nodes.

Transmission route of Do Nocardia's diseaseDo Nocardia

Directly transmitted from soil through scratches on the skin. The most common is through the piercing spots of the thorn. 

There is no document that says Nocardia directly transmitted from person to person.

People at risk for Do Nocardia's disease

There are many factors that can increase the risk of Nocardia infection including:

  • are taking steroids or for a long time; > HIV/AIDS infection. Pemphigus disease
  • suffer from lung diseases;

    • Prevention of Do Nocardia's disease

    The following living habits and lifestyle will help limit the development of Nocardia:

    - Re-examination on schedule to monitor the symptoms as well as health status.

    - Use the drug as directed by the doctor, not to arbitrarily take the drug without being indicated or arbitrarily quit in the prescription. Use the medication as directed. Infections may recur if treatment is not long.

    - Understanding that other infections may be like nocardiosis.

    - Alert the doctor if there is any symptoms of infection or other complications.

    Diagnostic measures for Do Nocardia's disease

    Medical staff will diagnose Nocardia disease based on a history of disease and health check. Depending on the infected part, the doctor will take the appropriate model by:

  • Brain biopsy
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Lung biopsy
  • Skin biopsy
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    Do Nocardia's disease treatments

    Using antibiotics for a long time is the best way to nocardia treatment today. Depending on which part of Nocardia infection affects the treatment time will be different, namely:

  • If Nocardia is infected with the lungs: It is necessary to take antibiotics for 6 to 12 months. /Li>
  • If Nocardia is infected with skin or soft tissue: Antibiotics are needed for 2 to 4 months.

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