Bacterial Infection (Nocardiosis) in Cats

Nocardiosis in Cats
 
Both dogs and cats may become exposed to the infectious, saphrophytic organism, which nourishes itself from dead or decaying matter in the soil. Also referred to as Nocardiosis, it is an uncommon infectious disease that affects several body systems, including the respiratory, musculoskeletal, and nervous systems. Typically, exposure occurs either through open wounds or via inhalation.
 
Symptoms and Types
 
Symptoms of nocardiosis are largely dependent on th ...read more

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