Nocardiosis

📋Overview

This condition typically begins in the lungs but may spread to other parts of the body, including the skin and central nervous system. The bacteria responsible are aerobic, gram-positive organisms that are often encountered through the inhalation of contaminated dust or direct contact with soil.

While the infection can affect anyone, it is more frequently observed in individuals with weakened immune systems. Clinical presentations vary depending on the site of infection, often manifesting as pulmonary, cutaneous, or disseminated disease.