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Table 1 Bacteria identified based on biochemical reactions

From: Trichomoniasis and associated co-infections of the genital tract among pregnant women presenting at two hospitals in Ghana

Gram Stain Reaction

Coagulase Test

Swarming on Chocolate Media

Susceptibility to Novobiocin

Bacteria identified

Gram negative rod

NA

Positive

NA

Proteus sp

Gram negative rod

NA

NA

NA

Other GN Rods

Gram positive cocci in clusters

Positive

NA

NA

Staphylococcus aureus

Gram positive cocci in clusters

Negative

NA

Resistant

Staphylococcus saprophyticus

Gram positive cocci in clusters

Negative

NA

Susceptible

Staphylococcus epidermidis

Gram positive cocci in chains

NA

NA

NA

Streptococcus sp.

  1. NA: Not Applicable