In Attempting to Isolate a Specimen from a Disease Site

question 30

Multiple Choice

In attempting to isolate a specimen from a disease site, recovery or detection may not be possible because of

• A) failure to meet the metabolic needs of the purported pathogen.
• B) an insufficient inoculum.
• C) failure to ensure aseptic conditions.
• D) all of the above.

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Midpoint Method

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