Nocardiosis
What are the signs and symptoms of the infection?
Nocardiosis often begins as a lung infection, such as pneumonia. The symptoms include:
cough
thick sputum
shortness of breath
chest pain
fever
chills
night sweats
loss of appetite
general weakness
weight loss
When the infection involves the skin, there is a red bump or ulcer, and there
may be swollen lymph glands. If the infection spreads to the brain, symptoms
may include:
confusion
disorientation, which means a loss of awareness of people, place, and
time
dizziness
headache
nausea
seizures
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