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What is the classification of enterococci based on gram staining?
What is the classification of enterococci based on gram staining?
- Gram-variable organisms
- Gram-negative organisms
- Gram-staining is not applicable to enterococci
- Gram-positive organisms (correct)
How are enterococci usually observed in clinical specimens?
How are enterococci usually observed in clinical specimens?
- Single cells, diplococci, or short chains (correct)
- Long chains only
- Irregular shapes
- Clusters of cells
When were enterococci first mentioned in the French literature?
When were enterococci first mentioned in the French literature?
- 1899 (correct)
- 1888
- 1905
- 1901
What was the initial designation of the clinical isolate from a patient who died as a consequence of endocarditis?
What was the initial designation of the clinical isolate from a patient who died as a consequence of endocarditis?
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What makes the treatment of some enterococcal infections in critically ill patients a difficult challenge?
What makes the treatment of some enterococcal infections in critically ill patients a difficult challenge?
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