All isolates were positive for metachromatic granules and none of these showed capsule or endospore formation (Table 3). Endospore staining was carried out by heating the air dried bacterial smear with malachite green for 5 min, followed by rinsing with water and counterstaining with safranin for 30s.
HEMATURIA CAUSES. Some common causes of blood in the urine include the following. However, many of these conditions will have other presenting symptoms (see 'Symptoms of conditions associated with hematuria' below): âKidney or bladder (also called urinary tract) infections.
Prostate Cancer and Hematuria. Prostate cancer is not a common cause of blood in urine but is important to look for if there are otherwise not reasons to explain this symptom. Non-Cancerous Causes of Blood in Urine. Other than cancer, there are many other reasons why blood may be present in your urine.