1 Teething generally occurs between 6 to 24 months of age.  Symptoms of teething include irritability, tender and swollen gums, and the infant wanting to place objects or fingers into the mouth in an attempt to reduce discomfort. Fever, cough, diarrhea, and cold symptoms are not found when a child is teething.
Nocardia infection, also known as nocardiosis, is a rare condition caused by the bacterium Nocardia asteroides. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, several different types of this condition can occur.
It may spread to other organs, most often the brain and the skin. It may also involve the kidneys, joints, heart, eyes, and bones. Nocardia bacteria are found in soil around the world. You can get the disease by breathing in dust that has the bacteria.