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Why was it necessary to complete the gram stain in order to determine the bacterial species infecting anna?

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Gram negative and Gram positive refers to if bacteria retain the Gram Stain or not. Gram positive do. Gram negative do not. Gram positive bacteria will appear purple/blueish after staining. It is important because whether a bacteria is Gram positive or negative helps determine the species, characteristics of disease, and the best antibiotics to use in treatment.
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