1.5.1 Tsukamurella Flashcards
1
Q
Most Common to cause infection in Tsukamurella spp.?
A
Tsukamurella paurametabola
2
Q
Is T. paurametabola a partially acid fast actinomycetes?
A
Yes
3
Q
What is the gene sequencing for T. paurametabola?
A
16S rRNA (19S sabi ni maam)
4
Q
What are the clinical infections for Tsukamurella?
A
Chronic lung infection
Subcutaneous abscess
Cutaneous lesions
Catheter -related bacteremia
Peritnonitis
Knee prosthesis infection
Conjunctivitis