Nocardia Infection
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Nocardia infection, known as nocardiosis, is a disease caused by bacteria of the genus Nocardia present in the soil, which can affect the lungs, the skin or, in some cases, other organs.
Common causes: It is acquired by inhaling the bacteria or through their entry via skin wounds; it tends to affect people with weakened defenses more easily.
Common symptoms: Cough, fever, fatigue or chest pain in the pulmonary form, and lesions, abscesses or ulcers when it involves the skin.
Which specialist treats it? Nocardia infection is usually evaluated by the infectious disease specialist, and when it affects the skin the dermatologist may participate. Faced with persistent respiratory symptoms or skin lesions, consulting a professional helps guide the appropriate workup.
Data on 34 doctors who treat nocardia infection
Which specialist treats nocardia infection?
A Nocardia infection is a condition that can affect various organs, including the heart, so a cardiologist may be involved in managing associated cardiac complications. Consult this specialist if you have this infection and are experiencing cardiac symptoms.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in nocardia infection
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Charles Cesar Lazo Cárdenas
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Karin Ivette Campos Jimenez
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Verónica Carolina Solano Álvarez
Dr. Flor Corona
Frequently asked questions
What is nocardia infection?
Nocardia infection, known as nocardiosis, is a disease caused by bacteria of the genus Nocardia present in the soil, which can affect the lungs, the skin or, in some cases, other organs.
Which doctor treats nocardia infection?
A Nocardia infection is a condition that can affect various organs, including the heart, so a cardiologist may be involved in managing associated cardiac complications. Consult this specialist if you have this infection and are experiencing cardiac symptoms.