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Gram-Positive Pathogens

Three genera cause most of the Gram-positive infections a nurse will meet. They all hold the violet crystal-violet stain, but each has its own shape, its own lab test, and its own set of diseases. Tap a genus, then flip between its traits, diseases, and nursing points.

Staphylococcus

cocci in clusters
Gram stain, 1000× oil-immersion field · Gram-positive cells retain crystal violet and appear purple
Three Gram-positive generatap one to explore
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