(Part 2) 2.9.2 Nocardia characteristics Flashcards by Miguel Acosta | Brainscape

Q

What are the 2 routes of infection for Nocardia?

A

Pulmonary and Cutaneous

(Clarification para di malito)
B. anthracis: PULMONARY anthrax
C. diphtheria: RESPIRATORY diphtheria

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Majority of pulmonary infection is due to what Nocardia spp?

A

Nocardia asteroides

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Majority of cutaneous infection are caused by what Nocardia spp?

A

Nocardia brasiliensis

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Q

Most common manifestation for pulmonary infection?

A

Bronchopneumonia (Chronic)

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Q

Cutaneous infection is also known as _______, a chronic, localized, painless, subcutaneous infection

A

Mycetoma

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Mycetoma of Nocardia produces pus that is pigmented and contains?

A

Sulfur granules

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This characterized as Swelling and draining sinuses

A

Mycetoma

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