Most species of bacteria can be broadly divided into two groups, known as gram-positive and gram-negative. These categories reflect big differences in the microbes' biology, and they also dictate ...

All patients with suspected Gram-negative endocarditis should undergo transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) to confirm the diagnosis and assess for cardiac complications such as intracardiac ...

A glucose level >50% of the serum concentration, a protein level 45mg/dl, and a negative gram stain ... the proteins elevated and Gram stain is positive. CBC shows polymorpholeuco-cytosis.