Organisms

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.

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Abstract

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.

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  • Micropolyspora

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Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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infection = NOCARDIA INFECTIONS

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History Note

1963; for MICROPOLYSPORA use MICROMONOSPORACEAE 1993-2009

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Nocardia. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D009615. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D009615
  2. Nocardia. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nocardia
  3. Nocardia. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q135175