Spneumoniae Was Isolated from a Spinal Fluid Sample from an Inpatient.An

question 20

Multiple Choice

S.pneumoniae was isolated from a spinal fluid sample from an inpatient.An oxacillin disk screening test was performed and the zone of inhibition measured 19 mm.Which action is most appropriate?

• A)Call patient's physician and report the isolate as oxacillin-resistant;no further work-up required.
• B)Repeat testing to confirm the identification of the isolate and qualitative susceptibility profile.
• C)Report the isolate as penicillin-resistant;inform infection control and patient's physician.
• D)Do E-test and report quantitative MIC result and interpretive category using meningitis MIC criteria.

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