My culture report showed Nocardia positive. How to proceed?

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I can understand your concern, but I require some more information.

What specimen you had given for culture and in how many days it came back positive? What are the antibiotics you had taken earlier? How did you get that skin wound?

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Thank you for the answers. But, you did not answer one thing. I mean Nocardia was found in which specimen whether it was blood culture or wound culture or any other specimen you have submitted to the laboratory.

First, I suggest you not be worried. As Nocardia is present in the environment it can cause infection of the skin and it can be treated using appropriate antibiotics. As you said you have used some natural substances locally and I would suggest do not use them. Or even if you wanted to use it, then you should use it with oral medication. Presently, no need to be worried as it is a local infection as your symptoms suggest.

I suggest you do some investigation before starting treatment. Blood culture to rule out any systemic infection and complete blood count. Then, carry on with the scheduled appointment. I am suggesting you some medication that you can take under the guidance of your local clinician. Trimethoprim with Sulfamethoxazole (Co-trimoxazole 960 mg) orally two times a day after meal. If allergic to sulfa drugs, then you can take Minocycline 100 mg two times a day orally for seven days. If there is any pain, redness, or burning locally, then take NSAIDS (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) orally for five days. Maintain local cleaning and apply any antibacterial ointment. Take Pantoprazole 40 mg once a day on an empty stomach to prevent drug-induced gastritis. Repeat the culture of the wound after five days of treatment.