MTAP 1 Bacte > (Part 2) 2.9.2 Nocardia characteristics > Flashcards
What are the 2 routes of infection for Nocardia?
Pulmonary and Cutaneous
(Clarification para di malito)
B. anthracis: PULMONARY anthrax
C. diphtheria: RESPIRATORY diphtheria
Majority of pulmonary infection is due to what Nocardia spp?
Nocardia asteroides
Majority of cutaneous infection are caused by what Nocardia spp?
Nocardia brasiliensis
Most common manifestation for pulmonary infection?
Bronchopneumonia (Chronic)
Cutaneous infection is also known as _______, a chronic, localized, painless, subcutaneous infection
Mycetoma
Mycetoma of Nocardia produces pus that is pigmented and contains?
Sulfur granules
This characterized as Swelling and draining sinuses
Mycetoma