(VII) Gram Positive Rods Aerobic (4)Nocardia asteroides Flashcards
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Characterize (5) : Nocardia
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(1) Gram (+) filamentous branching rod
(2) Obligate aerobe
(3) Partially Acid fast
(4) (+) Catalase
(5) (+) Urease
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Nocardia asteroides infection
Found in: soil and other environmental sources
Clinical presentation
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Nocardia asteroides infection
Found in: soil and other environmental sources
Clinical presentation
1. Nocosomial oppotunistic infections(immunocompromised and AIDS): Lung infection followed by disseminated infection which may include brain abscess
- Non-oppotunistic infections: Madura’s foot (chronic destructive infection of bone and soft tissue) (from improper footwear)
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On histology, Nocardia asteroides presents as […]
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On histology, Nocardia asteroides presents as gram positive branching beaded filaments