Nocardia

Rank: Genus

Lineage: Bacteria;Actinobacteria;Actinobacteria;Corynebacteriales;Nocardiaceae;Nocardia

Description: Nocardia is a genus of weakly staining Gram-positive, catalase-positive, rod-shaped bacteria. It forms partially acid-fast beaded branching filaments (acting as fungi, but being truly bacteria). It contains a total of 85 species. Some species are nonpathogenic, while others are responsible for nocardiosis. Nocardia species are found worldwide in soil rich in organic matter. In addition, they are oral microflora found in healthy gingiva, as well as periodontal pockets. Most Nocardia infections are acquired by inhalation of the bacteria or through traumatic introduction. More >> Less >>

Reference Material:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nocardia

Name	Rank	Genomes
Nocardia	Genus	4
Nocardia exalbida	Species	1
Nocardia asiatica	Species	1
Nocardia terpenica	Species	1
Nocardia farcinica	Species	1

Name: Nocardia

Rank: Genus

Lineage:
Bacteria;Actinobacteria;Actinobacteria;Corynebacteriales;Nocardiaceae;Nocardia

Description:
Nocardia is a genus of weakly staining Gram-positive, catalase-positive, rod-shaped bacteria. It forms partially acid-fast beaded branching filaments (acting as fungi, but being truly bacteria). It contains a total of 85 species. Some species are nonpathogenic, while others are responsible for nocardiosis. Nocardia species are found worldwide in soil rich in organic matter. In addition, they are oral microflora found in healthy gingiva, as well as periodontal pockets. Most Nocardia infections are acquired by inhalation of the bacteria or through traumatic introduction.

Reference Material:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nocardia

Genome Status
- Complete
- WGS
Isolation Country
- Japan
- Unknown
Disease
- Lung nocardiosis
- Nocardiosis
Collection Year
- -
Completion Year
- -

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