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The infection causes a cough similar to
pneumonia or tuberculosis, producing thick, sometimes bloody, sputum.
Other symptoms include chills, night sweats, chest pain, weakness,
loss of appetite and weight loss. Nocardiosis does not, however,
respond to short-term antibiotics.
Complications
In about one-third of patients, the infection spreads from the blood
into the brain, causing brain abscesses. This complication can
trigger a range of symptoms including severe headache, confusion,
disorientation, dizziness, nausea and seizures, and problems in
walking. If a brain abscess ruptures, it can lead to meningitis.
About a third of patients with nocardiosis also have abscesses in
the skin or directly underneath the skin. They may also have lesions
in other organs, such as the kidneys, liver, or bones. |
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