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LP16729-3   Nocardia sp
Nocardia is a genus of weakly-staining Gram-positive, catalase-positive, rod-shaped bacteria. It forms partially acid-fast beaded branching filaments (acting as a fungi, but being truly bacteria). It has total 85 species. Some species are non pathogenic; some species are pathogenic (nocardiosis). Nocardia are found worldwide in soil that is rich with organic matter. Most Nocardia infections are acquired by inhalation of the bacteria or through traumatic introduction. Copyright Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License. See http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ for details. Source: Wikipedia, Norcardia sp

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Fully-Specified Name
Nocardia sp DNA:PrThr:Pt:{Specimen}:Ord:{Molgen}
Long Common Name
Nocardia sp DNA [Presence] in Specimen by Molgen
Short Name
Nocardia DNA Spec Ql
Display Name
Nocardia sp DNA Molgen Ql (Specimen)
Consumer Name Alpha Get Info
Nocardia sp, Specimen

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Basic Attributes

Class
MICRO
Type
Laboratory
First Released
Version 2.83
Last Updated
Version 2.83 (ADD)
Order vs. Observation
Both

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