Diagnostic Microbiology — Flashcards

_____ spp. is commonly diagnosed via NAAT nucleic-acid amplification test

Hint: which STI

_____ reaction is an example of a neutralisation test.

Thayer-Martin Media contains _____ and Colistin (polymixin) to kill gram negative* organisms

_____ stain is used to stain the fungi Pneumocystis pneumonia and Coccidioides (coccidioidomycosis), as well as the bacteria Legionella and H. pylori

Hint: ... aka ...

The Ziehl-Neelsen stain is used to stain the bacteria _____ and Nocardia, as well as the protozoa Cryptosporidium (its oocysts)

_____ Agar has a similar function to that of MacConkey agar, as it also inhibits gram positive bacteria growth

_____ Agar is used to identify Legionella

Diagnosis of Adenovirus is made via _____ or cell culture

Gram Positive Algorithm:Staphylococcus Coagulase Negative Novobiocin _____ - Staphylococcus saprophyticus

_____ and RPR are the typical screening tests used for diagnosing Secondary Treponema pallidum