Why Did It Take So Long to Understand That L

question 4

Multiple Choice

Why did it take so long to understand that L. pneumophila is the cause of a respiratory tract infection?

• A) It stains poorly and is difficult to detect.
• B) It has fastidious growth requirements and is difficult to culture.
• C) It is extremely rare in nature and is seldom present in a population.
• D) It has fastidious growth requirements and is difficult to culture AND it stains poorly and is difficult to detect.
• E) It is extremely small and can only be detected using electron microscopy AND it is extremely rare in nature and is seldom present in a population.

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