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David.Rye at f10.n3649.z1.fidonet.org (David Rye) writes:
> As a new microbio student I was pleased to be able to obtain a sputum
> sample from a patient with pneumonia. Supposing that the infection is
> bacterial instead of viral, what types of bacteria am I likely to find in such
> a culture? I am expecting several types of coccus but was wondering if I
> might be likely to see any others which are not just oportunistic "Johnie come
> latelies". Thanks.
Yes. You might encounter several types of Gram positive bacteria and even
perhaps some yeast. I suggest you look in a general microbiology text book.
schlosser at beta.ciit.org recently wrote:
| This is clearly an attempt to get students interested in science and to
| introduce them to the wonders of our "information highway", and in that
| sense is laudible. **BUT** I agree that the way in which this is being
| done is objectionable. Just as a fully trained scientist should begin
| his/her search in the library, then check with local colleagues, before
| going to the net with a suitably refined question...
I agree. This is a question that can easily be answered by a quick trip
to the local library. Look up a book on diagnostic microbiology. For
example, the following book should give you more than enough details:
CALL # QR67 .B15 1990
AUTHOR Bailey, W. Robert (William Robert), 1917-
TITLE Bailey and Scott's diagnostic microbiology.
EDITION 8th ed. / Ellen Jo Baron, Sydney M. Finegold.
IMPRINT St. Louis : Mosby, 1990.
DESCRIPT xv, 861, [139] p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
ISSN/ISBN 0801603447.
NOTE Rev. ed. of: Baily and Scott's diagnostic microbiology. 7th ed. /
Sydney M. Finegold, Ellen Jo Baron. 1986.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
SUBJECT Diagnostic microbiology.
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