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 during pregnancy. The presence of blood in the urine (hematuria) during pregnancy may indicate serious problems. During pregnancy, blood in the urine may be due to gallstones or kidney stones. However, the most common cause of the presence of blood is the presence of a urinary tract infection. Here is an overview of the causes and symptoms of hematuria in pregnancy. Causes of blood in urine during pregnancy.