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Nocardiaceae

Medical Definition: A family of gram-positive, aerobic actinomycetes found in soil and animal tissue. Some species are the cause of infection in man and animals.
Guide Notes: in soil, animals & man
Previously Indexed: Actinomycetaceae (1975),Actinomycetales (1966-1974)
Nocardiaceae Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Nocardia - A genus of gram-positive, aerobic bacteria whose species are widely distributed and are abundant in soil. Some strains are pathogenic opportunists for man and animals.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Rhodococcus - A bacterial genus of the order ACTINOMYCETALES.

Nocardiaceae Medical Definitions and Terms

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