The presence of 2 white blood cells (WBCs) suggests a possible inflammatory response or infection, as WBCs are key components of the immune system. One epithelial cell indicates some level of tissue shedding, which can be normal or may suggest irritation. The presence of 4 gram-positive cocci indicates a type of bacteria that can be associated with infections, such as staphylococci or streptococci. Overall, this finding may warrant further investigation to determine the cause and significance of these cells and bacteria in the sample.
+ UTI (urinary tract infection)
Bacteria are gram positive or gram negative. Serratia happens to be a gram negative bacteria. They appear pink on a gram stain. Gram positive bacteria stain to a purple color on a gram stain. We can classify and ID bacteria using their gram stain and shape. Some antibiotics only work on gram negative bacteria and some only work on gram positive bacteria. It helps a doctor know which antibiotic to use.
I assume you mean bacterial pneumonia, from there it is dependent on what type of bacteria is causing the pneumonia. For example Streptococcus pneumoniae is gram positive, but Klebsiella pneumoniae gram negative.On the whole though, bacterial pneumonia is more typically caused by gram positive bacteria.
Staphylococcus are Gram positive because, in Gram's test, the decolorizing agent (ETOH) cannot penetrate the thick cell walls, and the stain remains behind: hence Gram positive. I am not aware of a gram negative staph species and, considering the degree of mutation that would be needed to form such a strain, I do not believe that it's possible. I should add that a not-so-brief scan of the net showed me no Gram negative staph mentioned anywhere. So -- for now -- no. That said, let's see what the future holds.
Cocci means round.
The presence of 2 white blood cells (WBCs) suggests a possible inflammatory response or infection, as WBCs are key components of the immune system. One epithelial cell indicates some level of tissue shedding, which can be normal or may suggest irritation. The presence of 4 gram-positive cocci indicates a type of bacteria that can be associated with infections, such as staphylococci or streptococci. Overall, this finding may warrant further investigation to determine the cause and significance of these cells and bacteria in the sample.
S Acin on a urine culture report likely refers to Staphylococcus saprophyticus, which is a type of bacteria commonly found in the gastrointestinal tract and can sometimes cause urinary tract infections in young women. It is important to consult with a healthcare provider for proper diagnosis and treatment if S. saprophyticus is identified in a urine culture.
+ UTI (urinary tract infection)
Gram-negative bacilli are a diverse group of bacteria that have a complex cell wall structure making them stain pink/red on a Gram stain. They include common pathogens like Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Klebsiella pneumoniae. Identification of the specific type of gram-negative bacilli is important for appropriate treatment.
Bacteria are gram positive or gram negative. Serratia happens to be a gram negative bacteria. They appear pink on a gram stain. Gram positive bacteria stain to a purple color on a gram stain. We can classify and ID bacteria using their gram stain and shape. Some antibiotics only work on gram negative bacteria and some only work on gram positive bacteria. It helps a doctor know which antibiotic to use.
I mean widal test result positive after treatment
I assume you mean bacterial pneumonia, from there it is dependent on what type of bacteria is causing the pneumonia. For example Streptococcus pneumoniae is gram positive, but Klebsiella pneumoniae gram negative.On the whole though, bacterial pneumonia is more typically caused by gram positive bacteria.
Gram in medical terms may refer to a unit of mass (e.g. give one gram of azithromycin in one dose to cure chlamydia), or could refer to a procedure for determining the identity of a bacterium through a specific gram-staining process (e.g. gonorrhea is a gram-positive diplococcus.)
What does this mean?
Inconclusive generally means that some of the compounds the test was trying to detect were found, but not in sufficient concentration to mean a positive result.
According to wikipedia, these are Gram-positive bacteria that appear round and form clusters like grapes when viewed under a microscope.