{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"227: When Gram-Negative Cocci Show Up: How to Think at the Bench","description":"In this episode of Let\u2019s Talk Micro, we kick off a new series on gram-negative cocci by starting where it all begins\u2014the Gram stain. Seeing gram-negative diplococci on a smear can feel intimidating, especially when you\u2019re on the bench and need to make the right call. In this episode, we focus on how to approach that moment with confidence. We walk through the key organisms you\u2019ll encounter, including Neisseria, Moraxella, and Veillonella, and discuss how morphology, specimen source, and clinical context all come together to guide your thinking. We also revisit a correction from a previous episode regarding carbohydrate utilization in Neisseria species. This episode is all about building a strong foundation\u2014how to think before jumping to identification. Stay tuned for the next episode, where we\u2019ll dive into the media and tests used to identify these organisms in the lab. Stay connected with Let\u2019s Talk Micro: Website: letstalkmicro.com Questions or feedback? Email me at letstalkmicro@outlook.com Interested in being a guest on Let\u2019s Talk Micro? Fill out the form here: https:\/\/forms.gle\/V2fT3asjfyusmqyi8 Support the podcast: Venmo Buy me a Ko-fi   ","author_name":"Let's Talk Micro","author_url":"https:\/\/asm.org\/LetsTalkMicro","html":"