Gram-positive
Thick-walled bacterial type
Gram-positive describes bacteria that retain a violet dye in a laboratory staining technique developed by Hans Christian Gram.
These bacteria have thick cell walls that trap the stain, appearing purple under a microscope.
Many common infections involve gram-positive bacteria, including staph and strep: The lab identified Gram-positive organisms.
The classification helps determine which antibiotics will be effective. (Also written gram-positive.)
Glycopeptide antibiotic for resistant infections
- penicillinFungus-derived infection fighter
- methicillinSynthetic penicillin antibiotic
- amoxicillinPenicillin-type bacteria killer
- clindamycinLincosamide antibacterial agent
- LactobacillusLactic acid-producing bacterial genus
- ListeriaCapitalized bacterial taxonomic name
- anaerobicNot requiring oxygen
- facultativeCapable but not obligated
Subcutaneous bacterial infection
- endocarditisInflamed inner heart lining
- pneumoniaInfected, inflamed lung tissue
- sepsisDangerous inflammatory infection response
- impetigoBacterial skin infection, honey-crusted
erysipelas · osteomyelitis · meningitis · pharyngitis · toxic shock syndrome · diphtheria · tetanus · botulism
Hue between crimson and azure
- iodineAntiseptic element, atomic fifty-three
- mordantCuttingly critical in expression
- counterstainSecondary microscopy dye
- decolorizerSubstance that removes pigment
microscopy · retention · smear · fixation
vancomycin
Glycopeptide antibiotic for resistant infections
- penicillinFungus-derived infection fighter
- methicillinSynthetic penicillin antibiotic
- amoxicillinPenicillin-type bacteria killer
clindamycin · cephalexin · erythromycin · azithromycin · MRSA
Clostridium
- LactobacillusLactic acid-producing bacterial genus
- ListeriaCapitalized bacterial taxonomic name
- anaerobicNot requiring oxygen
cellulitis
Subcutaneous bacterial infection
- endocarditisInflamed inner heart lining
- pneumoniaInfected, inflamed lung tissue
- sepsisDangerous inflammatory infection response
impetigo · erysipelas · osteomyelitis · meningitis · pharyngitis · toxic shock syndrome · diphtheria · tetanus · botulism · anthrax
purple
Hue between crimson and azure
- iodineAntiseptic element, atomic fifty-three
- mordantCuttingly critical in expression
- counterstainSecondary microscopy dye
decolorizer · microscopy · retention · smear · fixation
cell wall
Rigid cellular outer layer
- cross-linkingBonds joining parallel chains
- staining traitseosinophilic, polychromatic, counterstain, progressive, regressive
- PeptidoglycanN-acetylglucosamine, pentapeptide, cross-links, sacculus, cross-linking