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coccusMember of a group of globular bacteria, some of which are harmful to humans. The cocci contain the subgroups streptococci, where the bacteria associate in straight chains, and staphylococci, where the bacteria associate in branched chains. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Microscopic examination of the fluid revealed Gram-positive cocci in chains, and cultures were positive for Streptococcus pneumoniae (penicillin MIC--0. 2) Reid et al studied the composition of obstructing material in Shah tympanostomy tubes and found that it was made up of an eosinophilic coagulum that contained a polymorphonuclear leukocyte infiltrate, erythrocytes, and some gram-positive cocci. Gram stains were prepared on all isolates to verify the presence of gram-positive cocci. |
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