Why is it that although Nocardia spp. grow on most common nonselective laboratory media, many are missed when the cultures are read?
A) These organisms require 3 to 6 days to grow.
B) These organisms require factors X and V to grow.
C) These organisms require 3 to 6 weeks to grow.
D) These organisms are anaerobic.

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Nocardia spp. are slow-growing bacteria that typically require 3 to 6 days to form visible colonies, which can lead to them being overlooked in cultures that are read too early.

Why Is It That Although Nocardia Spp