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acid-fast bacteria [′as·əd ¦fast bak′tir·ē·ə] (microbiology) Bacteria, especially mycobacteria, that stain with basic dyes and fluorochromes and resist decoloration by acid solutions. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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On all patients' clinical examinations,
chest radiographs, sputum smears for staining of acid-fast bacteria, HIV
testing, and culturing of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex strains
were performed. Biopsy specimens were negative for acid-fast bacteria and
mycobacterial growth (again, different solid and liquid media, extended
incubation periods). Culture for common bacteria and fungi was negative, but
culture of a sterile nodule aspirate on Lowenstein-Jensen medium was
positive for acid-fast bacteria after 5 weeks. |
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