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Page 104
... smears of exudates from this site are positive in 38 % to 69 % of patients ; thus , a negative smear certainly does not exclude the diagnosis of gon- orrhea , and cultures are necessary . 48 The direct smear is both insensitive and ...
... smears of exudates from this site are positive in 38 % to 69 % of patients ; thus , a negative smear certainly does not exclude the diagnosis of gon- orrhea , and cultures are necessary . 48 The direct smear is both insensitive and ...
Page 342
... smears Although the demonstration of acid - fast bacilli in stained smears of sputum or other clinical material is only presumptive evidence of tuber- culosis , the speed and ease of performance make the stained smear an important ...
... smears Although the demonstration of acid - fast bacilli in stained smears of sputum or other clinical material is only presumptive evidence of tuber- culosis , the speed and ease of performance make the stained smear an important ...
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... smear Prepare the smear in several layers in an area not more than 1 sq cm , so that much of the preparation can be examined within 30 minutes . Reporting and interpreting the microscopic examination 37 One should examine all sputum smears ...
... smear Prepare the smear in several layers in an area not more than 1 sq cm , so that much of the preparation can be examined within 30 minutes . Reporting and interpreting the microscopic examination 37 One should examine all sputum smears ...
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Microorganisms encountered in the eye 26 Grampositive nonsporeforming | 14 |
Methods of obtaining pure cultures | 17 |
Collection and transport of specimens | 31 |
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