A rapid method for distinction between gram-negative and grampositive bacteria by means of a 3% solution of potassium hydroxide is tested on 71 gram-positive and 55 gram-negative bacterial strains
2004
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- A rapid method for distinction between gram-negative and grampositive bacteria by means of a 3% solution of potassium hydroxide is tested on 71 gram-positive and 55 gram-negative bacterial strains
- The method proved reliable with one exception only, a Bacillus macerans strain
- Other Bacillus strains were proved gram-positive by the test, even those being gram-negative on staining
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