Multiple Choice
The isolation of an extremely mucoid, oxidase-positive, non-lactose fermenter from the lower respiratory tract usually correlates with the clinical diagnosis of
A) melioidosis.
B) nothing-it is an environmental contaminant.
C) glanders.
D) cystic fibrosis.
Correct Answer:

Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q1: Which of the following oxidase-negative, non-motile, non-fermenting,
Q2: Which of the following gram-negative rods is
Q4: A tracheal aspirate, obtained from a comatose
Q5: Respiratory cultures obtained from an individual with
Q6: A physician calls the microbiology department for
Q7: Commercial identification systems may have problems with
Q8: A 23-year-old male develops folliculitis after spending
Q9: Hugh-Leifson oxidation-fermentation (OF) medium differs from carbohydrate
Q10: Two blood cultures of a premature
Q11: A 69-year-old retired army general develops pneumonia