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gram-positive [′gram ¦päs·əd·iv] (microbiology) Of bacteria, holding the color of the primary stain when treated with Gram's stain. 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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| A new type of quinolone antibiotic, T-3811 has a wide antibacterial spectrum and beneficial effects on gram-positive bacteria. Streptomycetes, aerobic, spore-forming, gram-positive bacteria with filamentous growth, are ubiquitous in soil and can cause mycetomas (4). The gram-positive bacteria Streptomyces californicus and Bacillus cereus are known inhabitants of water-damaged buildings, and the gram-negative bacterium Pseudomonas fluorescens is found in many indoor and outdoor environments. |
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