The genus Nocardia is an aerobic bacterium, Gram-positive and catalase positive that is in
Nocardiaceae family. This bacterium first described by Edmond Nocard in 1888 and is not in …

Enterobacter species) and their ability to evade antimicrobials is generally well appreciated
[1]. There are, however, a multitude of pathogens, some more rare than others, that can be …

Nocardiosis is a neglected tropical disease. It has varied geographical presence and a
spectrum of clinical presentations. This review aims to focus on the epidemiology of …

Background Nocardia species can cause local or disseminated infection. Prompt diagnosis
and appropriate treatment of nocardiosis are required, because it can cause significant …

Mycetoma is a chronic granulomatous inflammatory disease that is caused either by bacteria
or fungi. Bacterial mycetoma (actinomycetoma) can be caused by various causative agents …

Diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) in technology-limited countries is widely achieved
by smear microscopy, which has limited sensitivity and specificity. The frequency and clinical …

Background Nocardia species belong to the aerobic actinomycetes group of bacteria which
are gram-positive and partially acid-fast Bacilli. These bacteria may sometimes be …

Notwithstanding the fact that streptomycetes are overlooked in clinical laboratories, studies
describing their occurrence in disease and potential pathogenicity are emerging. Information …

Mycetoma is a neglected tropical chronic granulomatous inflammatory disease of the skin
and subcutaneous tissues. More than 70 species with a broad taxonomic diversity have …

Case of disseminated Nocardia beijingensis, initially diagnosed and treated by health
department as tuberculosis, presented with worsening symptoms and new lesions …