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The string test is a lab test that uses an aqueous solution of sodium deoxycholate suspension to see if the organism mixed on the loop will lose turbidity or not (i.e. if it will be lysed from the high salt content). If it is not lysed, a sticky, mucoid string is formed. This was primarily the original way to tell the difference between these two organisms

Plesiomonas infections are:

Streptococcus pyogenes is susceptible to the antibiotic [BLANK-1] also known as [BLANK-2].  Streptococcus viridans is resistant to the antibiotic [BLANK-3] also known as [BLANK-4].  Use the following word bank: Novobiocin, TaxoP, Penicillin, Bacitracin, Polymixin E, TaxoA,   Optochin, Colistin, Factor V, Vancomycin, Neosporin, Tazo, Zosym 

All bacillus species have a bamboo rod gram stain morphology.

What does Quality Function Deployment (QFD) primarily aim to achieve?

Which strategy involves building capacity in anticipation of future demand increases?

What is the rationale for conducting a financial analysis of capacity alternatives?

Which of the following is a common pitfall that contributes to poor decision-making?

What does the break-even point indicate?

What is the primary focus of a ‘service blueprint’?