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Which specimen is the specimen of choice for Brucellosis diagnosis?
Which specimen is the specimen of choice for Brucellosis diagnosis?
- Sputum
- Urine
- Blood (correct)
- Liver
What is one of the most common sources of laboratory-acquired Brucellosis?
What is one of the most common sources of laboratory-acquired Brucellosis?
- Oral ingestion
- Inhalation of infectious aerosols (correct)
- Ingestion of contaminated dairy products
- Skin contact with infected animals
Which method can be used for direct detection of Brucellae from clinical specimens?
Which method can be used for direct detection of Brucellae from clinical specimens?
- Blood smear microscopy
- Real-time PCR (correct)
- Culture
- Hypersensitivity tests
How can neonatal Brucellosis be acquired?
How can neonatal Brucellosis be acquired?
What are the main prevention and control measures for Brucellosis?
What are the main prevention and control measures for Brucellosis?
Which specimen is rarely used to isolate Brucella organisms?
Which specimen is rarely used to isolate Brucella organisms?
What is the most definitive method for the diagnosis of brucellosis?
What is the most definitive method for the diagnosis of brucellosis?
Which method is NOT useful for demonstrating Brucella organism in clinical specimens?
Which method is NOT useful for demonstrating Brucella organism in clinical specimens?
How long should subcultures be made on solid media before declaring a culture as negative?
How long should subcultures be made on solid media before declaring a culture as negative?
What is a recommended prevention measure for brucellosis?
What is a recommended prevention measure for brucellosis?
Which strain is used for vaccinating cattle against brucellosis?
Which strain is used for vaccinating cattle against brucellosis?
What is the optimal temperature for incubating blood cultures for brucellosis diagnosis?
What is the optimal temperature for incubating blood cultures for brucellosis diagnosis?
What is the effect of adding bacitracin, polymyxin, and cycloheximide to certain media used for culturing Brucellae?
What is the effect of adding bacitracin, polymyxin, and cycloheximide to certain media used for culturing Brucellae?
How do colonies of Brucellae typically appear on solid media after several days of incubation?
How do colonies of Brucellae typically appear on solid media after several days of incubation?
Which of the following statements about Brucellae's resistance is TRUE?
Which of the following statements about Brucellae's resistance is TRUE?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Brucellae based on biochemical reactions?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Brucellae based on biochemical reactions?
How are Brucellae classified into different species?
How are Brucellae classified into different species?
What is a key feature of Br.melitensis in terms of biotypes?
What is a key feature of Br.melitensis in terms of biotypes?
