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.
Blood in Urine Causes. Blood in the urine may or may not be accompanied by pain, but it is always abnormal and should be further investigated by a healthcare professional. Painful blood in the urine can be caused by a number of disorders, including infections and stones in the urinary tract. Painless blood in the urine can also be due to many causes, including cancer. Blood in the urine is also referred to as hematuria.