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For suppurative lesions of deep skin and subcutaneous tissues, direct mounts are made by mixing a small portion of the sample in two or three drops of physiologic saline or KOH on a microscopic slide.
For suppurative lesions of deep skin and subcutaneous tissues, direct mounts are made by mixing a small portion of the sample in two or three drops of physiologic saline or KOH on a microscopic slide.
False
The circulatory system is always susceptible to microbial organisms.
The circulatory system is always susceptible to microbial organisms.
False
Fungemia is a condition where bacteria are present in the blood.
Fungemia is a condition where bacteria are present in the blood.
False
Cutaneous samples for fungal infections are obtained by aspiration with a sterile needle and syringe.
Cutaneous samples for fungal infections are obtained by aspiration with a sterile needle and syringe.
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The presence of bacteria or fungi in the blood is a common and usually harmless condition.
The presence of bacteria or fungi in the blood is a common and usually harmless condition.
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Gram staining is used to spread pus or exudate as thinly as possible on a clear glass slide.
Gram staining is used to spread pus or exudate as thinly as possible on a clear glass slide.
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Anaerobic bacteria can grow on solid media in room air with 0.04% carbon dioxide and 21% oxygen.
Anaerobic bacteria can grow on solid media in room air with 0.04% carbon dioxide and 21% oxygen.
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Culturing a sample of CSF is necessary to detect the presence of anaerobic bacteria.
Culturing a sample of CSF is necessary to detect the presence of anaerobic bacteria.
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PCR testing is used to detect the presence of fungi in the CSF.
PCR testing is used to detect the presence of fungi in the CSF.
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Increased white blood cells in the CSF indicate inflammation.
Increased white blood cells in the CSF indicate inflammation.
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Anaerobic infections are most commonly found in the respiratory tract.
Anaerobic infections are most commonly found in the respiratory tract.
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Microscopic examination of CSF can reveal the presence of bacteria, viruses, or white blood cells.
Microscopic examination of CSF can reveal the presence of bacteria, viruses, or white blood cells.
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Penicillin is used to identify anaerobic bacteria based on susceptibility.
Penicillin is used to identify anaerobic bacteria based on susceptibility.
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Coy anaerobic chambers are used to isolate aerobic bacteria.
Coy anaerobic chambers are used to isolate aerobic bacteria.
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Robertson cooked meat media is used as a selective media for anaerobic bacteria.
Robertson cooked meat media is used as a selective media for anaerobic bacteria.
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Haemin and vitamin K are not typically added to brain heart infusion agar for anaerobic bacteria growth.
Haemin and vitamin K are not typically added to brain heart infusion agar for anaerobic bacteria growth.
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L-Cysteine is not used as a supplement in anaerobic bacteria growth media.
L-Cysteine is not used as a supplement in anaerobic bacteria growth media.
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Sodium azide is not a selective agent used in anaerobic bacteria identification.
Sodium azide is not a selective agent used in anaerobic bacteria identification.
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