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[Morphological characteristics of Nocardia asteroides]
Zhurnal Mikrobiologii, Epidemiologii I Immunobiologii
|January 1, 1978
Summary
Nocardia asteroides exhibits cyclic morphological changes during growth phases in cows with mastitis. These changes in membrane structure resemble those of mycobacteria.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Bacteriology
Context:
- Nocardia asteroides is an opportunistic pathogen.
- Bovine mastitis is a significant concern in dairy farming.
- This study focuses on a specific N. asteroides strain from Cuba.
Purpose:
- To investigate the morphological changes of N. asteroides during different growth phases.
- To compare the surface structure of N. asteroides with mycobacteria.
- To understand the dynamic nature of N. asteroides morphology.
Summary:
- Nocardia asteroides strains isolated from mastitic cows in Cuba displayed distinct morphological characteristics specific to each growth phase.
- Cyclic changes in the cell membrane structure were observed throughout the culture's growth.
- The surface structure of N. asteroides showed similarities to that of mycobacteria.
Impact:
- Provides insights into the life cycle and structural adaptability of N. asteroides.
- May inform diagnostic approaches for bovine mastitis caused by Nocardia.
- Contributes to understanding the relationship between Nocardia and related bacteria like mycobacteria.