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streptococcus equi on blood agar plate
microscope picture gram positive cocci

Streptococcus equi colony appearance
 

Streptococcus equi colony appearance on blood agar: mucoid, beta-hemolytic colonies, surrounded by a wide zone of beta hemolysis. Cultivation 24 hours in an aerobic atmosphere, 37°C.

 
Microscopy:
Gram-positive cocci in chains.
 

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