Nocardia
Nocardia
Nocardia (pronounced: noh-KAR-dee-uh) is a genus of bacteria within the phylum Actinobacteria.
Etymology
The genus is named after the French veterinarian Edmond Nocard, who first isolated the bacterium in 1888.
Definition
Nocardia is a type of Gram-positive bacteria that is aerobic and forms branching filaments. It can cause a variety of diseases in humans and animals, most commonly Nocardiosis, a rare infectious disorder that can affect the lungs, brain, and skin.
Related Terms
- Actinobacteria: A large phylum of Gram-positive bacteria that includes Nocardia.
- Nocardiosis: An infection caused by Nocardia, which can affect the lungs, brain, and skin.
- Gram-positive bacteria: A large group of bacteria that includes Nocardia, characterized by a thick cell wall that retains a violet stain in the Gram staining procedure.
- Edmond Nocard: A French veterinarian who first isolated the Nocardia bacterium.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nocardia
- Wikipedia's article - Nocardia
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