1.4.1 Rhodococcus Flashcards
1
Q
Formerly known as Corynebacterium equi
A
Rhodococcus equi
2
Q
What individual can get easily infected by rhodococcus?
A
Immunocompromised patients (AIDS)
3
Q
Commonly isolated partially acid fast Rhodococcus spp.?
A
equi
4
Q
can Rhodococcus be partially acid fast and Acid fast?
A
Yes
5
Q
What is the key feature or Rhodococcus in SBA?
A
Salmon pink pigment
6
Q
What is the key feature or Rhodococcus in Gram staining?
A
Diphtheroid gram positive rods with traces of branching (Same with Coryne and Listeria)