Affected populations: Nocardiosis is a rare but potentially deadly infectious disease caused by bacteria in the genus Nocardia. Nocardiosis is an opportunistic infection, meaning it doesn't ...

and include stains and cultures for bacteria, fungi and atypical mycobacteria. Confocal microscopy is a specialized test, which may aid in the early diagnosis of fungal, Acanthamoeba or Nocardia ...

Related: Scientists have found a secret 'switch' that lets bacteria resist antibiotics — and it's been evading lab tests for decades Causes: Nocardia bacteria are found in soil, standing water ...