Microscopy of bronchial aspirate showing gram-positive bacilli. A 71-year-old male with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) developed fever, anorexia, and shortness of breath. He ...

Clinicians continue to question the usefulness of microscopic examination of Gram-stained sputum specimens ("Gram staining") and sputum culture for diagnosis of pneumonia. We analyzed the sensitivity ...

Compared with other urine analysis methods, urine Gram stain has a moderate predictive value for detecting gram-negative bacteria in urine culture but does not significantly improve urinary tract ...

Result of a my vaginal swap test shows moderate pus cells and Gram Positive Cocci in clusters (+++) present. Staphylococcus aureus was isolated. Kindly explain this to me. Additional information Pus ...