Isolation of Gram-Positive (Bacilli/cocci/vibrios) from Food Suspected of Being the Source

question 27

Short Answer

Isolation of Gram-positive (bacilli/cocci/vibrios) from food suspected of being the source of an outbreak of diarrhea indicates the disease is the result of bacterial intoxication.

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