Nocardiosis: Prevention & Expectations

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Category : Health Centers > Infections (Infectious Diseases)

Nocardiosis

Nocardiosis | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What can be done to prevent the infection?

There is no known prevention for nocardiosis.

What are the long-term effects of the infection?

If untreated, nocardiosis can lead to fatal brain infections. The mortality rate for a person with nocardiosis brain infection is 80%.

What are the risks to others?

Nocardiosis is not spread from person to person.

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Author: Danielle Zerr, MD
Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Date Reviewed: 07/13/01

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