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.
Certain blood disorders can cause blood to show up in the urine, such as: Hemophilia (a heritable disorder in which blood doesn't clot) Sickle cell disease; Blood-thinning medications, such as warfarin and aspirin. Blood in urine may also come from outside the urinary tract, including: Menstruation (women)