Why Is the Acid- Fast Stain Clinically Useful

question 4

Multiple Choice

Why is the acid- fast stain clinically useful?

• A) It identifies the causative agents of leprosy and tuberculosis.
• B) It identifies the causative agent of certain fungal infections.
• C) It confirms the results of the Gram stain.
• D) It confirms that a single dose of antibiotics is enough to kill the bacteria.
• E) It identifies the causative agent of strep throat and Scarlet fever.

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