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Gram Negative Bacteria - Identification Algorithm
- Rods (Bacilli)
- Cocci (Diplococci)
- Coccobacilli
- HACEK Group

By Dr. Colleen S.
Gram Negative Bacteria ... Identification Algorithm ... Rods (Bacilli) - Cocci ... #Microbiology # ... GNR #Cocci #Bacilli
Gram Positive Bacteria - Identification Algorithm
Cocci 
  - Catalase +
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Gram Positive Bacteria ... Identification Algorithm ... Cocci - Catalase ... #Microbiology # ... GPC #Cocci #Bacilli
Gram Stain - Bacteria Identification Algorithm
Gram Positive:
 • Rods: Oxidase+, Oxidase-, Fastidious, Anaerobic, Curved
 • Cocci:
Gram Stain - Bacteria ... Identification Algorithm ... Anaerobic, Curved • Cocci ... Catalase- • Cocci ... #microbiology #
Gram Positive Cocci - Bacteria Identification Algorithm
Catalase(+)
 - Coag(+): Staphylococcus aureus
 - Coag(-)
Gram Positive Cocci ... - Bacteria Identification ... Algorithm Catalase ... #microbiology # ... bacteria #diagnosis
Septic Arthritis: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Notes:
- Septic Arthritis is typically monoarticular & the knee is involved
involved in >50% of cases ... a +ve culture Microbiology ... : - Bacterial infection ... S.A. can also be caused ... , viruses, and mycobacterium
Coccidioides on culture and microscopy

This was coccidioides sp (in this particular case was posadasii, although morphologically
on culture and microscopy ... this particular case ... brown from age - Microscopic ... #clinical #microbiology ... #cocci
Causes of Pericarditis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Viral:
 • Coxsackie
 • Echovirus
 • Adenovirus
 • Epstein-Barr virus
Causes of Pericarditis ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Cytomegalovirus • HIV Bacterial ... : • Mycobacterium ... #Causes #Cardiology
Causes of Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Massive Hemoptysis (>I00 mL in 24 hours)
 • Malignancy
 •
Causes of Hemoptysis ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Infection • Bacterial ... polyangiitis / microscopic ... #Causes #Pulmonary
Neck Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Congenital Neck Mass:
 • Thyroglossal Duct Cyst
 • Branchial Cleft Anomalies
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Lymphadenitis: • Bacterial ... • Atypical Mycobacterium ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes
Guide to Interpretation of Positive Blood Cultures

I arrange the potential Gram stain results that one can
rods, Gram(–) cocci ... Gram(+) cocci are ... ‘Shape’ of the bacteria ... shaped GPR, these clues ... Interpretation #Laboratory #Microbiology