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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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