Nocardia-No Card For Old Men Flashcards
What is the result of gram staining Nocardia
Gram positive
What is the morphological shape of Nocardia
Branching filamentous bacteria
What is the state or catalase in Nocardia
Catalase positive
What is the oxygen susceptibility of Nocardia
obligate aerobe
What staining could be used in Nocardia
Acid fast stain
What is the state of urease in Nocardia
Urease positive
Where is Nocardia normally found
In soil, but is not spore forming
Which individuals are highly susceptible to Nocardia
Immunocomprpmised individuals, particularly those lacking the cell mediated immunity
Which gender is infection with Nocardia more likely
Men > women
Which area of the body does Nocardia have the highest affinity for
Brain
What are the three general areas affected by Nocardia
CNS, pulmonary, Cutaneous
What are the clinical presentations of Nocardia
- Brain abscesses
- Lung cavitation and abscesses
- Cutaneous indurated lesions and inflammatory reaction
What is the treatment for Nocardia
Sulfonamides
