A Brown and Brenn gram stain was performed on one of the tissue biopsy specimens. Organisms were seen as shown in the image. Based on the history and the appearance of the bacteria, the most likely identification is:

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A Brown and Brenn gram stain was performed on one of the tissue biopsy specimens. Organisms were seen as shown in the image. Based on the history and the appearance of the bacteria, the most likely identification is:

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