1. How do you perform the streaking plate technique? 2. Describe the preparation of culture media from weighing of nutrient agar, pouring, incubation, and its proper storage of culture media. 3. A child is suffering from severe itchiness on his anal part. What would be the best laboratory exam you could suggest giving to this child in the parasitology area? Why?

1. How do you perform the streaking plate technique? 2. Describe the preparation of culture media from weighing of nutrient agar, pouring, incubation, and its proper storage of culture media. 3. A child is suffering from severe itchiness on his anal part. What would be the best laboratory exam you could suggest giving to this child in the parasitology area? Why?

Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions

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