10 Questions
What is the primary reason why the Slide Culture/Microculture Method is not suitable for dimorphic fungi?
It is too open and the MOT for this is respiratory
What is the purpose of placing a sterile filter paper in the petri dish?
To prevent contamination of the culture
What is the primary function of the inoculating loop in the Slide Culture/Microculture Method?
To inoculate the four sides of the glass square with mycelial fragments
Why is the petri dish incubated at room temperature for 48 hours?
To observe micellar growth and spore protection
What is the purpose of using 95% LPCB in the Slide Culture/Microculture Method?
To stain the fungal culture
What is the advantage of using the Slide Culture/Microculture Method over other methods?
It is more accurate and preserves the fungal culture in its original state
What is the purpose of flaming the scalpel in the Slide Culture/Microculture Method?
To sterilize the scalpel
What is the purpose of using a U-shaped glass tube in the Slide Culture/Microculture Method?
To hold the sterile filter paper in place
How long does the Slide Culture/Microculture Method take to complete?
48 hours
What is the purpose of using a glass slide and slip in the Slide Culture/Microculture Method?
To observe micellar growth and spore protection
This quiz covers the process of collecting and analyzing cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples, including the use of lumbar taps and filtration techniques to detect viruses and other microorganisms.
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