The Commensal Neisseria Spp

question 11

Multiple Choice

The commensal Neisseria spp.are often confused with pathogenic gram-negative diplococci.A simple test utilizing a blood agar plate and an antibiotic disk resulting in elongation of the cells assists in the differentiation of these organisms.Which antibiotic disk is utilized in this application?

• A)Cephalosporin
• B)Vancomycin
• C)Penicillin
• D)Metronidazole

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