II. Pathophysiology
- Gram Positive Rod Bacteria
- However, growth is fungal-like (mycelia) with branching filaments
- Water and soil saprophytes
III. Organisms
- Actinomyces
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Nocardia (Nocardiosis)
- Nocardia asteroides (Pulmonary Nocardiosis)
- Nocardia brasiliensis (Mycetoma)