Citrobacter koseri: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Mucoid colony of Citrobacter koseri on CLED agar of urine specimen

Introduction Citrobacter koseri, formerly known as Citrobacter diversus, is a gram-negative bacterium belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. It is a facultative anaerobe, meaning it can grow both in the presence and absence of oxygen. The species name “koseri” is a tribute to the bacteriologist Leo …

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Salmonella Agglutination Test: Introduction, Test Result, Test Method, Clinical Significane, and Keynotes

Salmonella Agglutination Test

Introduction The Salmonella agglutination test is a laboratory diagnostic method used to identify and serotype Salmonella based on their surface antigens. Salmonella is a genus of bacteria that includes various species, some of which can cause foodborne illnesses and gastroenteritis in humans and animals. The …

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Gram-Negative Cocci (GNC) Bacteria: Introduction, List of Bacteria, and Related Footages

Gram Negative Diplococci in Gram staining of Urethral Discharge

Introduction of Gram-Negative Cocci (GNC) Bacteria Medically relevant Gram-Negative Cocci (GNC) Bacteria are Neisseria gonorrhoeae (causative agent of sexually transmitted disease), Neisseria meningitidis (causes meningitis), Moraxella catarrhalis (responsible for respiratory symptoms), Veillonella parvula (anaerobic gram-negative coccus cause osteomyelitis). List of Gram-Negative Cocci Bacteria S. No. …

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