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What is used to identify fungal pathogens?
What is used to identify fungal pathogens?
- Immunodiagnostic tests
- Electron microscopy
- Special media, KOH preps, and biochemical tests (correct)
- Cytologic or histologic examination
What is the primary method used to identify parasites?
What is the primary method used to identify parasites?
- Immunodiagnostic tests
- Observing and recognizing various parasite life cycle stages (correct)
- Electron microscopy
- Cytologic or histologic examination
What is the most common type of specimen submitted to the Mycobacteriology Section?
What is the most common type of specimen submitted to the Mycobacteriology Section?
- Urine
- Tissue
- Sputum (correct)
- Blood
What is the purpose of the Virology Section?
What is the purpose of the Virology Section?
What is used to identify viruses?
What is used to identify viruses?
What is the purpose of the Parasitology Section?
What is the purpose of the Parasitology Section?
What is observed in the diagnosis of parasitic diseases?
What is observed in the diagnosis of parasitic diseases?
What is the cytopathic effect (CPE)?
What is the cytopathic effect (CPE)?
What is the Mycobacteriology Section responsible for?
What is the Mycobacteriology Section responsible for?
What are fungal pathogens identified by?
What are fungal pathogens identified by?