If it grows on MacConkey, it's nothing but a
GPC, Catalase -, beta hemolytic, Group A Serotyping (strep throat)
GNR, Oxidase +, causes cholera
Shigella, Yersinia, and Serratia are positive for this test
Disease caused by small pale GNR, Category B Biological Agent, most commonly reported lab-associated bacterial infection
The Black Death (bubonic plague)
GPC, Catalase -, alpha hemolytic, Optochin Susceptible, Bile Eschulin + (my mom's cousin got sepsis from this)
Disease caused by GPR, Category A Biological Agent (possible bioterrorism agent)
GNR, Oxidase - , Lactose Non-Fermenter, H2S+, Indole - , VP- , PAD-
Classic food poisoning bug
GNR, Oxidase-, Lactose Non-fermenter, ONPG+, VP+
Gram Negative Coccobacilli, arranged in "school of fish", requires X factor
Small anaerobic GNR, HACEK organism, Oxidase -, urease -, periodontal disease in teens
Selective media for Vibrio
GPC, Catalase +, Coagulase +
GNR, Oxidase - , Lactose Fermenter, Indole +, Urease -, H2S - (most common UTI)