Why Is It Important to Differentiate Infections with Nocardia Spp

question 26

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to differentiate infections with Nocardia spp. in pulmonary infections?

• A) Antifungal agents do not kill these organisms.
• B) These organisms are resistant to penicillin.
• C) These organisms are susceptible to sulfonamides.
• D) All of the above.

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