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==Interpretations of Key Phrases==
==Interpretations of Key Phrases==
*“Gram negative coccobacilli” may suggest Haemophilus species
*“Lactose-positive gram negative rods” may suggest Enterobacteriaceae, such as E. coli, Klebsiella, or Enterobacter spp
*“Lactose-negative gram negative rods” may suggest Pseudomonas
*“Acid fast bacilli” may suggest Mycobacterium species
*“Acid fast bacilli” may suggest Mycobacterium species
*“Yeast” suggests Candida spp. "Germ-tube negative yeast" suggests non-albicans Candida yeast. “Germ-tube positive yeast” is identified as Candida albicans or Candida dubliniensis  
*“Yeast” suggests Candida spp. "Germ-tube negative yeast" suggests non-albicans Candida yeast. “Germ-tube positive yeast” is identified as Candida albicans or Candida dubliniensis  

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Interpretations of Key Phrases

  • “Acid fast bacilli” may suggest Mycobacterium species
  • “Yeast” suggests Candida spp. "Germ-tube negative yeast" suggests non-albicans Candida yeast. “Germ-tube positive yeast” is identified as Candida albicans or Candida dubliniensis
  • “Round Yeast” suggests Cryptococcus spp
  • “Fungal elements or hyphal elements” suggest filamentous fungi (moulds)

Table Overview

Gram Positives
Cocci
Clusters
Pairs/Chains
Other
Rods
Gram Negatives
Cocci
Rods
Lactose Fermenters
Lactose Non-Fermenters
Other
Rods/Cocci
Anaerobes

See Also

Source

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