Classification of Pathogenic Bacteria

Question 1

list the clinically significant gram-positive bacteria

Answer 1

• staphylococci
• streptococci
• clostridia

Question 2

how are staphylococci identified via gram staining

Answer 2

clusters of purple grams

Question 3

how are streptococci identified via gram staining

Answer 3

chains of purple grams

Question 4

how are clostridia identified?

Answer 4

rods of purple grams that may possess a single endospore