Nocardia caviae
Nocardia caviae GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS · Gram classification – Gram positive · Shape – rod shape · Catalase- positive · Cellular Morphology- Filamentous and Braching · Acid fast staining- Partially acid fast · Aerobic Growth - Requires Oxygen for growth. · Optimum Temprature - 25°C to 37°C · Optimum pH - 6.5 to 7.5 · Habitat - Nocardia caviae is a bacterium that belongs to the genus Nocardia. Members of the genus Nocardia are commonly found in various environmental habitats, particularly in soil and water. Noca...