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Title: A Case of Pulmonary Nocardiosis: Mimicking the Mimicker

Authors: S Naga Swetha Modugula, Jagmohan S, Srinivasa SV, Lakshmaiah V

 DOI:  https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i11.209

Abstract

Introduction

Nocardia is a gram-positive, weakly acid-fast, filamentous bacteria belonging to Actinomycetes. Species of Nocardia genus are aerobic organisms. They are ubiquitous in environment and are present as saprophytic organisms in fresh and salt water, soil, dust and decaying vegetation.1 Currently about 30 species of Nocardia have been described which can cause disease in humans. Among them, Nocardia asteroides is responsible for about 70% of the infections caused by these organisms. Other human pathogens include N. nova complex, N. abscessus, N. transvalensis  complex, N. farcinica and N. brasiliensis2.

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Corresponding Author

S Naga Swetha Modugula