10. Fungus-like Bacteria Flashcards
Minor genera that are fungus-like bacteria
Rhodococcus
Actinomadura
Nocardiopsis
Anaerobic fungus-like bacteria
Actinomyces
Aerobic fungus-like bacteria
Nocardia
Streptomyces
Fungus-like bacteria that stains partially acid-fast
Nocardia
Produced by all fungus-like bacteria
Granules
Oxygen requirement of Actinomyces spp.
Obligate aerobe
Gram-reaction of Actinomyces spp.
Gram positive
Fungus-like bacteria that produces yellow sulfur granules
Actinomyces spp.
Most common Actinomyces spp.
Actinomyces israelii
Most common Nocardia spp.
Nocardia asteroides
Nocardia spp. most important in tropical areas
Nocardia brasiliensis
Disease caused by Nocardia spp.
Nocardiosis
Gram reaction of Nocardia spp.
Gram variable
Acid fast reaction of Nocardia spp.
Modified acid-fast bacilli positive
Oxygen requirements of Nocardia spp.
Strictly aerobic
Filamentous and branching seen on microscope
Nocardia spp.
Nocardia colonies usually form within _______, but may require up to __________
4 days; 2-4 weeks
Has “moldlike” colonies
Nocardia spp.