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What are the complications that occur with nocardiosis?

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Ling infections: Lung infections and also brain abscess.

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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Specializes in Dermatology

This bacteria is: found in soil around the world. You can get the disease by inhaling contaminated dust or if soil containing nocardia bacteria gets into an open wound. more likely to get this infection if you have chronic lung disease or a weakened immune system, Symptoms vary and depend on the organs. Affects lungs, skin and brain typcially. but in some cases no symptoms are seen

Answered 7/27/2014

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