Laboratory methods

Streptococci and Sarcinae in Sputum by Ziehl-Neelsen Stain

Morphology of non-acid-fast bacteria in sputum smears: long chains of streptococci and packets of sarcinae with Ziehl-Neelsen staining.

Yulia Guseva 1 min September 12, 2024

Sputum smear, Ziehl-Neelsen stain: long chains of streptococci

Sputum smear, Ziehl-Neelsen stain: characteristic packets of sarcinae

Sputum. Ziehl-Neelsen stain. Bacteria.

Streptococci 2. Sarcinae.

👉Images kindly provided by KDL biologist Yulia Guseva GBUZ Belorechenskaya CRH.

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