Gram staining is one way scientists can identify bacteria. Gram-positive bacteria, such as Staphylococcus, appear blue or purple under a microscope when scientists apply a stain. Conversely, Gram ...

These bacteria are Gram-positive cocci about 0.5 – 1.0 μm in diameter. They are present as grape like clusters. They may also occur in pairs and occasionally in short chains.

Neonatal meningitis is an illness with potentially devastating consequences. Early identification of potential risk factors for Gram-negative rod (GNR) infections versus Gram-positive cocci (GPC ...

Pathogenic gram positive rods - This bacteria is known to cause disease and are most likely to be found on airport water fountain buttons, making up 59 per cent of CFU.. Gram postitive cocci ...

Pillowcases won first place for both bacilli (almost 25 per cent) and gram-positive cocci (almost 12 per cent). These infectious bacteria are the stuff of nightmares," the study continues ...