What component of Mycoplasma cell membrane is unique?Answer: It contains sterols like cholesterol and is the cell's only protective layer. Mycoplasma...
Why do penicillins and cephalosporins not work against Mycoplasma?
Why do penicillins and cephalosporins not work against Mycoplasma?Answer: Mycoplasma has no cell wall, therefore, penicillins and cephalosporins...
How is nocardiosis treated?
How is nocardiosis treated?Answer: Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-S...
What risk factors predispose to Nocardia infection?
What risk factors predispose to Nocardia infection?Answer: Immunosuppression and can...
How does a Nocardia infection manifest?
How does a Nocardia infection manifest?Answer: Infection with Nocardia can produce pneumonia, lung abscesses, and can spread systemically. Abscesses...
How is Nocardia transmitted?
How is Nocardia transmitted?Answer: Transmitted via inhalation, producing lung abscesses and cavitations (it can be confused with Mycobacterium ...
Does Nocardia require oxygen?
Does Nocardia require oxygen?Answer: Yes. Nocardia is aerobic, in contrast to Actinomyces, an anaero...
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