Nocardia brasiliensis
Nocardia brasiliensis
Nocardia brasiliensis (pronunciation: noh-kahr-dee-uh brah-sil-ee-en-sis) is a species of bacteria that is part of the Nocardia genus. It is a gram-positive, aerobic, non-motile bacterium that is known to cause Nocardiosis, a rare infectious disease that primarily affects the lungs but can also affect the brain and skin.
Etymology
The name Nocardia brasiliensis is derived from the name of the French veterinarian and microbiologist, Edmond Nocard, who first isolated the bacterium. The species name brasiliensis indicates that the bacterium was first identified in Brazil.
Characteristics
Nocardia brasiliensis is a rod-shaped bacterium that forms branching filaments, similar to fungi. It is acid-fast, meaning it retains certain stains even after being washed with an acid solution. This characteristic is used in laboratory identification of the bacterium.
Pathogenesis
Nocardia brasiliensis is a pathogenic bacterium that can cause a variety of infections, collectively known as Nocardiosis. The most common form of Nocardiosis is pulmonary Nocardiosis, which affects the lungs. Other forms of the disease can affect the brain (cerebral Nocardiosis) and the skin (cutaneous Nocardiosis).
Treatment
Treatment for infections caused by Nocardia brasiliensis typically involves long-term antibiotic therapy. The choice of antibiotic depends on the specific type of infection and the patient's overall health status.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nocardia brasiliensis
- Wikipedia's article - Nocardia brasiliensis
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