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.
Reasons people may have blood in the urine include. 1  infection in the bladder, kidney, or prostate. 2  trauma. 3  vigorous exercise.  viral illness, such as hepatitisâa virus that causes liver disease and inflammation of the 1  liver. sexual activity.  menstruation.