Current Sample:
Sample A - Fluid from Lymph Node

This sample was obtained from tissue and fluid aspirated from a lymph node of a patient complaining of a fever, fatigue, and swollen lymph glands. The sample was chemically treated and plated on agar that supports the growth of bacteria. Petri dishes containing clearly visible colonies of bacteria were sent to the laboratory for identification of the specific type of bacteria by PCR amplification and sequence analysis.

Other samples from different patients. Click the sample links below to identify the bacteria.

• Sample A - Fluid from Lymph Node
  This sample was obtained from tissue and fluid aspirated from a lymph node of a patient complaining of a fever, fatigue, and swollen lymph glands.
  
  
• Sample B - Stool Sample
  This sample was obtained from the stool of a patient with a normal temperature complaining of severe abdominal cramps and watery diarrhea.
  
  
• Sample C - Urine Sample
  This sample was obtained from the urine of a patient complaining of pain during urination and a discharge from the urethra.
  
  
• Sample D - Blood Sample
  This sample was obtained from the blood of a patient complaining of fever, headache, joint pain, constipation, loss of appetite, and abdominal pain.
  
  
• Sample E - Sputum Sample
  This sample was obtained from the sputum of a patient complaining of chills, high fever, a cough with labored breathing and sputum with flecks of blood.
  
  
• Sample F - Stool Sample
  This sample was obtained from the stool of a child who has fever, abdominal pain, and bloody diarrhea.