Nocardia Suspected in Sputum

• A sputum specimen was received for Nocardia investigation Gram stain and modified Kinyoun (MK) stain were performed Pus cells seen and no bacteria seen were reported from Gram.

• No Nocardia was seen in the modified Kinyoun stained smear Infectious disease team did not believe the results Gram & MK smears were reviewed.

• No Nocardia was suspected or observed in the Gram or MK However, some important fungal structures were seen.

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