When Sampling Clinical Specimens to Determine the Cause of a Disease

question 7

Multiple Choice

When sampling clinical specimens to determine the cause of a disease, samples are often plated on selective media. The reason for this is to

• A) initiate an epidemiological investigation.
• B) prevent the growth of normal flora.
• C) determine the antibiotic resistance prior to isolation of the pathogen.
• D) prevent aerobes from growing.
• E) ensure proper biosafety procedures.

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