title: Is Gram staining a diagnostic tool or a guide for optimal empirical therapy?
authors: Junwa
authors: J
authors: Kunimatsu
authors: Norio
authors: N
authors: Ohmagari
authors: Atsuto
authors: A
authors: Yoshizawa
mesh_terms: D019645:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology; D005840:Gentian Violet; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000382:microbiology; D010619:Phenazines; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology; D013194:Staining and Labeling / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: C035863:Gram's stain; D010619:Phenazines; D005840:Gentian Violet