1.1.1 Gram positive Branching bacilli Flashcards

1
Q

What are the general characteristics of Branching Actinomycetes?

A

Aerobic
Non-Spore forming
Filamentous bacteria
Partially or non partially acid-fast bacilli

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What is the reason why acid-fast can be partially?

A

Shot chain of mycolic acid

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Filamentous bacteria resembles what organisms?

A

Fungi

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What are the bacteria that contains mycolic acid?

A

Nocardia
Rhodococcus
Gordonia
Samuella
Corynebacterium

(NoRhoDo, SaCo)

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What are the bacteria that has no mycolic acid (Actinomycetes)?

A

Streptomyces
Actinomadura
Dermatophilus
Nocardiopsis
Oerskovia

(SAD, NO?)

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