Nocardia can be differentiated from other Actinomyces by
Correct Answer: ZN staining
Description: Actinomyces - on ZN staining- central pa as non-acid fast surrounded by acid-fast clubs( antigen-antibody complex ). Nocardia- on ZN staining - acid-fast. Nocardia species are aerobic. Reference: Textbook of Microbiology; Ananthanarayan and paniker's; 10th edition; Pg: 398
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