Nocardiosis

Definition:

Nocardiosis is an uncommon gram-positive bacterial infection that affects mainly patients with deficient cell-mediated immunity. It has been reported worldwide in all ages and ethnic groups. Pulmonary disease is the most common clinical presentation especially in immunocompromised patients. Nocardiosis also occurs in disseminated form, affecting lungs, central nervous system, skin, and the soft tissues.

References:

[1]. Barbara A Brown-Elliott, et al. Clinical and laboratory features of the Nocardia spp. based on current molecular taxonomy. Clin Microbiol Rev. 2006 Apr;19(2):259-82. [Content Brief]

[2]. Donna C Sullivan, et al. Bacteria that masquerade as fungi: actinomycosis/nocardia. Proc Am Thorac Soc. 2010 May;7(3):216-21. [Content Brief]

[3]. J Ambrosioni, et al. Nocardiosis: updated clinical review and experience at a tertiary center. Infection. 2010 Apr;38(2):89-97. [Content Brief]

[4]. Prajna Lalitha, et al. Nocardia keratitis. Curr Opin Ophthalmol. 2009 Jul;20(4):318-23. [Content Brief]

[5]. Raquel Martínez, et al. Pulmonary nocardiosis: risk factors, clinical features, diagnosis and prognosis. Curr Opin Pulm Med. 2008 May;14(3):219-27. [Content Brief]

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