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Which test must be performed to confirm that the isolate of N. meningitidis is oxidase positive?
Which test must be performed to confirm that the isolate of N. meningitidis is oxidase positive?
- Carbohydrate methods
- Gram staining
- ONPG test (correct)
- Chromogenic enzyme tests
Which species may mimic N. meningitidis and also grow on selective media?
Which species may mimic N. meningitidis and also grow on selective media?
- N. meningococci
- N. lactamica (correct)
- N. influenzae
- N. gonorrhoeae
Which sugars does N. meningitidis use in carbohydrate methods?
Which sugars does N. meningitidis use in carbohydrate methods?
- Glucose and lactose
- Sucrose and fructose
- Glucose and maltose (correct)
- Lactose and maltose
What is the characteristic of N. lactamica that may be delayed or absent on selective media?
What is the characteristic of N. lactamica that may be delayed or absent on selective media?
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