Diphtheroids-Important Nosocomial Pathogens

Introduction: Diphtheroids are defined as aerobic, nonsporulating, pleomorphic Gram-positive bacilli which are more uniformly stained than Corynebacterium diphtheriae, lack the metachromatic granules and are arranged in a palisade manner. They are usually commensals of the skin and mucous membra...

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Main Authors: Reshmi Chandra, Dinju Raj Puthukkichal, Ethel Suman, Shashidhar Kotian Mangalore
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2016-12-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/9043/19098_CE[Ra1]_F(RK)_PF1(GU_RO)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf