Yersinia pestis infection laboratory findings

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Laboratory Findings

• Gram's stains can confirm the presence of gram-negative rods, and in some cases the identification of the double-curved shape.
• Anti-F1 serology test can differentiate between different species of Yersinia
• Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) can be used to identify Yersinia pestis