1.3.1 Gordonia Flashcards
1
Q
What is the gaseous composition of Gordonia?
A
Obligate aerobe
2
Q
What is the shape of Gordonia?
A
Nocadioform (Rod-shaped or coccoid elements)
3
Q
What spp. of Gordonia has the most common specie that causes infection?
A
G. bronchialis
4
Q
What are the clinical infection of G. bronchialis?
A
Postsurgical sternal wounds
Coronary artery infection
Central venous catheters infections
5
Q
Motility of Gordonia?
A
Non-Motile
6
Q
Gram stain of Gordonia?
A
Positive to variable
7
Q
Catalase for Gordonia?
A
Positive