Microbio practicals Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
Diagnosis of bacterial infection: gram staining acronym?
A
Come in and Stain
Crystal violet
Iodine
Acetate/alcohol
Safranin counterstain
2
Q
Gram reaction to stains?
A
Gram +ve retain crystal violet -> purple
Gram -ve desomething + counterstain -> pink
3
Q
Types of bacteria and gram?
A
Gram positive - mainly cocci (others c.diff (+ve bacilli), listera)
Gram negative - mainly bacilli (others N.meningitidis + N gonorrhea (-ve dipplococcus)
