A Gram stained smear was evaluated for each specimen prior to culturing. The fields that are shown in these images are representative of the 20 - 30 low power fields that were examined.

The presence of gram-negative intracellular diplococci (GNID) or purple intracellular diplococci (MB or GV) on urethral smear is indicative of presumed gonococcal infection, which is frequently …

In Gram´s staining, Ng shows as Gram-negative diplococci, often intracellular in polymorphonuclear leukocytes with typical morphology (Figure 1). However, detection of extracellular diplococci, …

However, if the genital specimen is from a female, the presence of gram-negative diplococci is not specific enough to confirm the diagnosis, and a culture or other confirmatory testing must be performed.

When the exudate is smeared on a microscope slide and Gram stained, it is seen to contain many polymorphonuclear cells (phagocytic white blood cells), some of which contain intracellular, gram …

The findings of the present case emphasize the importance of combining culture techniques and molecular diagnostic tests for confirmation of sexual abuse in children and are also helpful in …

For men, a Gram-stained smear of urethral exudate showing intracellular Gram-negative diplococci is diagnostic. For women, and for men when a direct smear is not definitive, culturing on selective …

Feb 8, 2023 · Diagnostic evaluation may detect the presence of gram-negative diplococci within polymorphonuclear lymphocytes. NAAT (nucleic acid amplification test) testing is the diagnostic test …

Demonstration of Gram-negative intracellular diplococci in an endocervical smear obtained from a female. Gonorrheal infection may be symptomatic or asymptomatic. When symptomatic, men usually …

Describe several ways in which Gram-stained direct smears are clinically useful. Discuss examination of direct smears with respect to: control smears, macroscopic appearance, and characteristics of …