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Gram-Positive Rods

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Definition: A large group of rod-shaped bacteria that retains the crystal violet stain when treated by Gram's method.  GEN: avoid; prefer specifics; infection: coord IM with GRAM-POSITIVE BACTERIAL INFECTIONS (IM); DF: GRAM POS RODS   
Examples Gram-Positive Asporogenous Rods; Gram-Positive Endospore-Forming Rods 		Other names Gram Positive Rods

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