Bacteria in Direct Smears

Gram positive cocci (GPC)

  • Gram positive cocci(GPC) can be seen in clumps and chains in this picture.

  • Gram positive cocci(GPC) in chains may represent streptococci. Gram positive cocci in clumps may represent staphylococci.

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