1.4.1 Rhodococcus Flashcards

1
Q

Formerly known as Corynebacterium equi

A

Rhodococcus equi

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2
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What individual can get easily infected by rhodococcus?

A

Immunocompromised patients (AIDS)

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3
Q

Commonly isolated partially acid fast Rhodococcus spp.?

A

equi

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4
Q

can Rhodococcus be partially acid fast and Acid fast?

A

Yes

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5
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What is the key feature or Rhodococcus in SBA?

A

Salmon pink pigment

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6
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What is the key feature or Rhodococcus in Gram staining?

A

Diphtheroid gram positive rods with traces of branching (Same with Coryne and Listeria)

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