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bobbysung

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Two throat swabs are received from a 6-year-old female with orders for a rapid screen for group A Streptococcus. One swab is tested using the group A Streptococcus rapid screen, and it is negative. The second swab is used to inoculate
 
  A) chocolate agar. B) sheep blood agar.
  C) no culture is necessary. D) A and B.

Question 2

A positive rapid esculin test appears
 
  A) red after the addition of the reagent. B) blue.
  C) dark. D) pink.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C



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