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Nocardia

A genus of gram-positive, aerobic bacteria whose species are widely distributed and are abundant in soil. Some strains are pathogenic opportunists for humans and animals.
(Source: National Library of Medicine 2013 MeSH Scope Note and Classification)

Images

Figure 1. Nocardia nova complex, seen on sputum gram stain.

Figure 2. Gram stain of blood culture, growing Nocardia asteroides.

Figure 3. Modified acid-fast stain of Nocardia asteroides in blood culture.

Figure 4. Nocardia nova shown by modified acid fast stain of growth from modified Thayer Martin plate.

Notes

Figures 2 and 3 were contributed by Lynn Bry, MD.

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