Two most common causes of infant meningitis are Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae. H. influenzae requires Factor X and Factor V as its growth factors, whereas S. pneumoniae is able to generate these two compounds on its own. If a 18-month-old infant was brought to the emergency room showing symptoms of meningitis, and samples from his cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) was collected and sent to the lab. The CSF samples were added onto different media to allow growth for 24 hours. According to the growth result below, which bacteria is likely to be the cause of meningitis in this case? Blood agar • No factor X • No factor V No Growth Media Result Answer: Chocolate agar • Has factor X Has factor V Growth Double check your spelling before submission!

Two most common causes of infant meningitis are Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae. H. influenzae requires Factor X and Factor V as its growth factors, whereas S. pneumoniae is able to generate these two compounds on its own. If a 18-month-old infant was brought to the emergency room showing symptoms of meningitis, and samples from his cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) was collected and sent to the lab. The CSF samples were added onto different media to allow growth for 24 hours. According to the growth result below, which bacteria is likely to be the cause of meningitis in this case? Blood agar • No factor X • No factor V No Growth Media Result Answer: Chocolate agar • Has factor X Has factor V Growth Double check your spelling before submission!

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305964792

Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter42: Basic Microbiology

Section: Chapter Questions

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