MICROBIOLOGY W/ACCESS
MICROBIOLOGY W/ACCESS
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781266808685
Author: Cowan
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 17, Problem 2VC
Summary Introduction

To determine:

The rapid phenotypic test suggesting that the given condition in the question is caused by the bacterium.

Introduction:

Direct microscopic test of a fresh specimen is considered one of the quickest methods for determination of confirmatory characters of a microbe. For direct phenotype testing various staining methods are used for microbial identification like Gram-stain, acid-fast stain, or fluorescent antibody stain.

Summary Introduction

To determine:

Whether a rapid immunoassay or fluorescence procedure be used to identify a specific viral cause.

Introduction:

Direct antigen testing can be used to analyze samples of known antibodies. These known antibodies are used to identify antigens present on the isolated bacterial surfaces.

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