The Gram stain is a century-old technique that remains a cornerstone of microbiology. It uses a series of dyes to color bacteria based on the chemical structure of their cell walls. Under a microscope, bacteria will appear either Purple (Gram-positive) or Pink/Red (Gram-negative). This distinction is crucial because it helps doctors choose the correct “empiric” antibiotic while waiting for more detailed culture results.
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