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Introduction Gram staining is a routine diagnostic tool for respiratory infections. It reveals bacteria in sputum samples. Occasionally, Gram staining shows numerous pus cells but no microbes. This finding raises several clinical questions and concerns. Pus cells indicate an inflammatory response. They suggest a possible …
Introduction Pleural fluid culture and sensitivity is a diagnostic test used to identify and determine the antibiotic susceptibility of microorganisms present in the pleural fluid. The pleural fluid is a clear fluid that accumulates between the two layers of the pleura, the membrane that surrounds …
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 …
Introduction Neisseria gonorrhoeae, commonly known as gonococcus or simply gonorrhea, is a Gram-negative bacterium that causes the sexually transmitted infection (STI) known as gonorrhea. It is one of the most prevalent and widely recognized bacterial STIs worldwide, primarily transmitted through sexual contact with an infected …
Introduction Morganella is a genus of bacteria belonging to the family Enterobacteriaceae. The genus was named after the bacteriologist John Morgan. Morganella species are gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria that are commonly found in the environment, including soil, water, and sewage. One species of particular interest is …
Introduction of Human Bacteria Video Clips ‘Bacterial Video Clips’ is a genuine bacterial video footage collection and it is collected by the author. No doubt, it will boost your bacterial journey of study more clearly and practically. List of Bacteria Bacterial Footages with Short Description …
Introduction of Gram-Negative Bacilli and Coccobacilli Bacteria ‘Gram-Positive Negative (GNB)‘ is also called Gram-Negative Rods (GNR) bacteria which take safranin after decolorization and stain pink or red on Gram’s staining but the shape should be rod ( for Gram-negative bacilli) but the combination of both …
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. …