Which of the following suggests improper anaerobic specimen collection when observed on a direct specimen Gram stain?
A) cilitated epithelial cells. B) red blood cells.
C) white blood cells. D) squamous epithelial cells.
A) Oxidase-positive, gram-negative rod that produces a blue-green pigment and a grape-like odor
B) Fungus
C) Catalase-positive, coagulase-positive, gram-positive coccus
D) Catalase-negative, bacitracin-susceptible, gram-positive coccus
Question 2
Which of the following specimen types/diagnoses should be processed for the recovery of anaerobes?
A) Erysipelas B) Necrotizing fasciitis
C) Carbuncle D) Cellulitis
