Why Is It That Although Nocardia Spp

question 22

Multiple Choice

Why is it that although Nocardia spp. grow on most common nonselective laboratory media, many are missed when the cultures are read?

• A) These organisms require 3 to 6 days to grow.
• B) These organisms require factors X and V to grow.
• C) These organisms require 3 to 6 weeks to grow.
• D) These organisms are anaerobic.

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