Recently we have done two differential stains, the Gram stain and the Acid Fast stain. Both stains differentiate between bacteria chemically. The two staining techniques of Lab 4 differentiate by ...

In Lab 2 you were introduced to simple staining techniques that enable microbiologists to observe the morphological characteristics of bacteria. Although simple stains are useful, they do not reveal ...

“Gram stains show whether the bacteria in urine samples are gram positive or negative by staining them purple or pink,” says Miyatsuka. “Only the most experienced technicians can make ...

Bacterial vaginosis is confined to an asymptomatic ... solution (positive whiff or sniff test). As an alternative, Gram-stain-based microbiological diagnosis of BV has been proposed.

Most species of bacteria can be broadly divided into two groups, known as gram-positive and gram-negative. These categories reflect big differences in the microbes' biology, and they also dictate ...

Not all cases of non-HACEK Gram-negative bacterial endocarditis necessarily require surgical intervention. Indications for surgical intervention in patients with Gram-negative endocarditis are ...

The UK-based firm is developing its initial panel tests for Gram-negative bacteria with tests for Gram-positive bacteria and ...