Blood Cultures Are Collected from a 36-Year-Old Patient Suspected of Having

question 19

Multiple Choice

Blood cultures are collected from a 36-year-old patient suspected of having a disseminated fungal infection.History reveals that she was exposed to bird droppings and may have inhaled the conidia.What is the best blood culture system to use to ensure optimal recovery of this pathogen?

• A)BACTEC
• B)BacT/ALERT
• C)ESP system
• D)Isolator system

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