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Q: How is the gram stain reaction by bacteria useful information to medical doctors or microbiologists?
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Can you say that microbiologists are also called the doctor?

No. Microbiologists are not doctors unlessthey have a Ph.D in Microbiology; orthey happen to be a medical doctor who specialized in Microbiology


What are bacterias used for medical use?

The importance of bacteria in medicine is to help create vaccines and treatments for bacteria infections. By studying how they function, scientists and doctors are able to quickly combat and defeat them.


What is lyme's test?

Most doctors just run a blood test to look for the bacteria.<--Not true. Most doctor's actually run a test that checks for the antibodies that react to the bacteria, not the bacteria itself. Usually called an IGG and/or IGM Western Blot Test


How do doctors group bacteria?

Doctors typically group bacteria based on their characteristics, such as how they stain under a microscope, their shape and arrangement, the type of environment they thrive in, and the biochemical reactions they undergo. One commonly used classification system is based on the Gram stain, which distinguishes bacteria into Gram-positive or Gram-negative groups. Other methods, such as DNA sequencing or biochemical tests, can also be used for more detailed classification.


Where can one find information on specialist doctors such as plastic surgeons?

There are a number of places where one can find information on specialist doctors. One could ask for a referral from a GP to a plastic surgeon or other specialist. Another option is to view the website Real Me which offers reviews from people who have had cosmetic surgery.

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Can you say that microbiologists are also called the doctor?

No. Microbiologists are not doctors unlessthey have a Ph.D in Microbiology; orthey happen to be a medical doctor who specialized in Microbiology


Who studies microscopic organisms?

Scientists. Microbiologists in particular. Oh, are you asking for a reason as in job related. Well obviously police foresics (CSI), biologists, chemists, drug companies, schools, doctors, agencies like the CDC that are tracking the spread of diseases like West Nile virus, etc.


Why do doctors use bleach?

Bleach kills most bacteria and viruses.


How do doctors use Latin?

Doctors use latin for scientific names. and also to name new virus/sickness/bacteria that they find


Does antibiotics cure bacteria?

Bacteria are treated with antibiotics and viruses are treated with antiviral medications.


How do you find out what you have had an allergic reaction to?

There are doctors who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of allergies.


What are antibiotics and how do they affect bacteria?

they are a cure for when you have a infection and you have to be ill and have to go to the doctors to get this medication.


What are doctors looking for when you might have strep throat?

they are proabably looking for any harmful bacteria or viruses


Why don't doctors prescribe antibiotics if you have the flu?

antibiotics can be powerful.


How do the doctors tell how tall you are going to be?

Doctors usually look at your height and weight. They combine the information and they predict how tall you might be. But remember, doctors are predicting.


Where can I go to get information on weight loss surgery doctors?

Your doctor should have a list in his/her office of weight loss surgery doctors. You can also go to yellowpages.com type in your information and you will find phone numbers and addresses of weight loss doctors.


How did Ignaz Semmelweis change the way doctors worked?

Ignaz Semmeilweiss changed the way Doctors work by discovering that different types of bacteria that spread can cause diseases which in the ninteenth century, were killing people or making them very ill. This changed the way Doctors worked by washing their hands very often and using new medicines to fight off unknown bacteria.