What Are the Confirmatory Tests Performed at a State Laboratory

question 41

Multiple Choice

What are the confirmatory tests performed at a state laboratory for Bacillus anthracis?

• A) Flagellar antigen and mannitol fermentation
• B) Endospore stain and a capsule antigen
• C) Cell wall polysaccharide and a capsule antigen
• D) Cell wall polysaccharide and an endospore stain

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Definitions:

Productive Cough

A cough that results in the expulsion of mucus or phlegm from the respiratory tract.

Cyanosis

A bluish discoloration of the skin resulting from poor circulation or inadequate oxygenation of the blood.

Intubation

The insertion of a tube into the body, typically to provide a passageway for air to enter and exit the lungs during anesthesia or severe illness.

Trachea

The windpipe, a tube extending from the larynx towards the lungs, providing the passage of air to the respiratory system.