CASE A

This specimen is from a right knee aspirate from a 22 year old female. She complained of right knee and right shoulder pain and swelling, nausea, and vomiting., She had a thick vaginal discharge as well. Upon futher questioning, she acknowledged having a sexual relationship with a new boyfriend. The same organism(s) was/were isolated from a vaginal culture.

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How many types of organisms are present in this smear?

1
2
3
4
5

Describe the morphology of the organism(s) seen in the smear.

Gram negative bacilli
Gram negative diplococci
Gram positive bacilli
Gram positive bacilli in clusters
Gram positive cocci in pairs

Describe the types of tissue cell(s) seen in the smear

Epithelial cell
Macrophage
Red blood cells
Neutrophils

Name the genus of the organism seen on this Gram stain. Refer to the "Gram Stain Results" link on the left for assistance.

Candida
Corynebacterium
Neisseria
Staphylococcus
Streptococcus