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Primarycutaneousnocardiosis·Superficialskininfection–Thisischaracterisedbypus-filledblisters,ulcers,abscesses,orcellulitis.Pyoderma(pus-filledcrusting​ ...

Nocardiosis is a rare infection caused by several species of bacteria from the genus Nocardia. These bacteria live in soil and are found worldwide. There are two main clinical forms of nocardiosis, disseminated and/or pulmonary infection and cutaneous infection.

This is the most common form of nocardiosis and the responsible bacteria are usually N. asteroides. Humans become infected by breathing in the organism. Many patients with disseminated and/or pulmonary nocardiosis have immunodeficiency[1], such as chronic (long-term) lung disease, HIV infection[2], or long-term use of immunosuppressant medications. The disease often begins in the lungs but can spread to involve any organ, most commonly the brain (causing brain abscesses), and skin in 10 to 30% of cases.

This is usually caused by N. brasiliensis and primarily affects individuals who ...