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The cell morphology as seen on a gram stain of Corynebacterium species is

A gram-positive branching filamentous organism recovered from a sputum specimen was found to be positive with a modified acid-fast stain method. What is the most likely presumptive identification? 

40.  A common risk factor to the fetus when a woman has olighydramnios is:  Mark most appropriate. 

An organism that does not ferment carbohydrates will be what color on MacConkey?

A child comes into the emergency room with an infected dog bite. A catalase positive, oxidase positive, gram negative pleomorphic coccobacilli is isolated on blood and chocolate agar. What is the most likely organism?

Characteristics of HACEK do not include

Which stage of venereal syphilis is characterized by a widespread skin rash that includes the mucous membranes, soles of feet, and palms? (15.3)

Mycobacterium tuberculosis is transmitted by

To kill endospores, objects must be autoclaved under which conditions?

The second most common nonfermenter, this organism is typically found in ventilators, humidifiers, and catheters