A patient presents to the emergency depament with history of persistent fever & cough. Radiological features are suggestive of pneumonia. Sputum examination cultures reveal aerobic branching Gram positive filaments that are paially acid fast.Which of the following is the most likely etiological agent –
A patient presents to the emergency depament with history of persistent fever & cough. Radiological features are suggestive of pneumonia. Sputum examination cultures reveal aerobic branching Gram positive filaments that are paially acid fast.Which of the following is the most likely etiological agent –
π‘ Explanation
A patient presents to the emergency depament with history of persistent fever & cough. Radiological features are suggestive of pneumonia. Sputum examination cultures reveal aerobic branching Gram positive filaments that are paially acid fast.Which of the following is the most likely etiological agent -
β Correct Answer: B. Nocardia asteriodes
π€ Share this MCQ
Share Card Preview
π 1080x1080 square card β fills the full width in WhatsApp and Telegram