12 Questions
What are the clinical manifestations of pulmonary Nocardiosis?
Lobar pneumonia: sub acute onset of cough with thick, purulent sputum, slow progression, chest pain, fever, weight loss
How does pulmonary Nocardiosis clinical presentation differ from tuberculosis (TB)?
Pulmonary Nocardiosis presents with sub acute onset of cough with thick, purulent sputum, slow progression, chest pain, fever, and weight loss, which can be mistaken for malignancy or TB.
What are the clinical manifestations of extra-pulmonary (disseminated) Nocardiosis?
Symptoms may include dissemination to adjacent tissues, presenting as a disseminated infection.
What are the characteristic symptoms of lobar pneumonia caused by Nocardiosis?
Sub-acute onset of cough with thick, purulent sputum, slow progression, chest pain, fever, and weight loss.
What is the most common clinical manifestation of Actinomycetoma?
Subcutaneous nodular swelling
What are the common sites affected by Actinomycetoma?
Feet, hands, and adjacent bones
How is Actinomycetoma diagnosed in the laboratory?
Gram's stain, culture and identification
What is the most common form of actinomycosis and how does it typically present?
Cervicofacial disease; painless, slow growing, hard mass, swollen, erythematous process in the jaw area
What is the epidemiological significance of Nocardia in human infections?
Nocardia is everywhere in the environment and can cause human infection through trauma, direct inoculation, and inhalation
What can cause pelvic actinomycosis?
Thoracic or sometimes IUDs
What are the clinical manifestations of abdominal actinomycosis?
Rare
In which part of the body can actinomycosis manifest as a lung abscess?
Thoracic
Test your knowledge on the epidemiology of brain abscess caused by Actinomyces, including its global distribution, risk factors, and transmission. Also, assess your understanding of laboratory diagnosis techniques for identifying this condition.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
