When a person visits the doctor with a bacterial infection, one of the first lab tests on the patient will tell the doctor whether the bacteria are gram-negative or gram-positive. Why is this important information for a doctor to have before deciding on treatment?
What will be an ideal response?
Gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria respond differently to different types of antibiotics. A doctor needs to know what type of organism is causing the infection in order to know what antibiotic will work best.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).