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Simonsiella spp. in Canine Bronchoalveolar Lavage

Cytological examination of canine bronchoalveolar lavage: detection of Simonsiella spp. bacteria as an indicator of oral cavity flora contamination.

Amira Ibrahim 1 min March 21, 2025

Canine BAL smear: Simonsiella spp. bacteria on epithelium, x1000 magnification

Canine BAL cytogram: chains of Simonsiella spp. against an epithelial cell, x1000

BAL smear: focus on squamous epithelium with colonies of Simonsiella spp. bacteria, x1000

Simonsiella spp., canine BAL, x1000 magnification Oral cavity contamination

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