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Gram staining is a process of dying bacteria and then viewing them beneath a microscope. This article discusses Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned of an unusual increase in bacterial infections caused by mycoplasma pneumoniae. But what exactly is it and why is it concerning?

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Mycoplasma genitalium The Mycoplasma genitalium bacteria can cause an infection in your genital area. Some people with these infections don't have any symptoms.