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Nocardia
otitidiscaviarum
| Genomic
sources for restriction enzymes (at this website): |
NotI |
| Gram
Stain: |
Nocardia otitidiscaviarum is Gram stain positive |
| Respiration: |
Nocardia otitidiscaviarum is aerobic |
| Motility: |
Nocardia otitidiscaviarum is non-motile |
| Taxonomic lineage: |
Bacteria; Actinobacteria; Actinobacteria (class); Actinobacteridae;
Actinomycetales; Corynebacterineae; Nocardiaceae; Nocardia |
| Industrial uses or economic implications: |
Nocardia otitidiscaviarum has been isolated in
pure culture from activated sludge. |
| Miscellaneous: |
Nocardia otitidiscaviarum was reclassified from
Nocardia caviae. |
| Human health and disease: |
| Nocardia otitidiscaviarum
is a rare opportunistic pathogen and is believed less
pathogenic than the more common species of Nocardia. Nocardia
otitidiscaviarum is thought to be responsible for
a number of Actinomycetoma Pedis cases in India. |
Disclaimer: This information is presented as is. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, please check current reference material prior to growth or handling of microorganisms.
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