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james9437

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on: Jun 25, 2018
A physician suspects his patient has meningitis due to enterovirus. The viral culture of the cerebrospinal fluid is negative. What additional specimen type might you receive for confirmation of the original diagnosis?
 
  A) Blood B) Throat swab C) Urine D) Brain biopsy

Question 2

Which of the following reactions is associated with the gram-negative rod best known for its capsule production?
 
  A) VP positive B) H2S production C) Positive motility D) PAD positive


sylvia

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A


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