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'''Bacteria''' are single celled [[microorganisms]], without a nucleus (prokaryotes), that can cause lots of morbidity and mortality. They are not infrequently seen by pathologists. | '''Bacteria''' are single celled [[microorganisms]], without a nucleus (prokaryotes), that can cause lots of morbidity and mortality. They are not infrequently seen by pathologists. | ||
==Actinobacteria== | |||
*Previously known ''actinomycetes''. | |||
===General=== | |||
*IUD needs to be removed if found on a pap test. | |||
*Gram-positive cocci. | |||
*Common in the tonsils. | |||
===Microscopic=== | |||
Features: | |||
*Cocci. | |||
Images: | |||
*[http://pathology.class.kmu.edu.tw/ch05/Slide42.htm Actinobacteria (kmu.edu.tw)]. | |||
===Stains=== | |||
*AFB -ve. | |||
*Gram +ve. | |||
==Helicobacter pylori== | ==Helicobacter pylori== |
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