Rhodococcus hoagii: Difference between revisions
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Rhodococcus hoagii
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* Makes red pigment, hence the name |
* Makes red pigment, hence the name |
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* Member of the actinomycetes group |
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* Infects domesticated animals |
* Infects domesticated animals |
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** Sheep |
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== Presentation == |
== Presentation == |
Revision as of 20:20, 18 November 2019
Microbiology
- Facultative intracellular, non-spore-forming, Gram positive, weakly acid-fast coccobacillus
Background
- Found in dry and dusty soil
- Makes red pigment, hence the name
- Member of the actinomycetes group
- Infects domesticated animals
- Horses
- In foals, causes pneumonia
- Goats
- Pigs
- Sheep
- Cattle
- Horses
- Can infect immunocompromised people (HIV, etc)
Presentation
- Necrotizing pneumonia is usual presentation