What is the spectrum of diseases caused by Nocardia otitidis-caviarum (caviae)? What is the source of this actinomycete?

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Nocardia otitidis-caviarum ( caviae ) is reported to cause actinomycetoma pedis in India. The actinomycete is present in the local soil. However, only cases attending dermatology clinics are diagnosed. Causey ( 1974 ) at CDC reported study of several cultures isolated from a wide spectrum of diseases including mycetoma, mycotic-keratits, skin abscess, osteomyelitis, serious pulmonary infections and animals. Is this infection under reported and undiagnosed?

Article Actinomycetoma caused by Nocardia caviae in India

Anisetti Thammayya

In INDIA, Nocardia caviae is reported to cause several cases of actinomycetoma, attending dermatology clinic, and mycotic keratitis. Under reporting and under diagnosis may be due to unavailability of facilities to diagnose fungi and actinomycete infections

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