Sputum with Staphylococcus aureus

Sputum with Staphylococcus aureus

Gram stain of sputum (x1000) shows many inflammatory cells and gram-positive cocci in clusters. Staphylococcus aureus grew from this specimen on blood agar and tested positive for free coagulase activity.

Courtesy of Harriet Provine.

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