10 Questions
Which type of specimen collection is ideal for recovering viruses?
Blood culture
During which stage of enteric infection are organisms in greater number?
Diarrheal stage
What type of swab should be used for viral cultures?
Polyester-tipped swab on a plastic shaft
When should a blood culture be collected for typhoid fever?
1st week of infection
What should be done if the specimen volume is insufficient for microbiological studies?
Notify the nurse/physician for additional sample
Which branch of biology studies the morphology, ecology, genetics, and biochemistry of bacteria?
Bacteriology
What does bacteriology involve?
Identifying and classifying bacterial species
What led to advances in pathogenic bacteriology?
The identification of disease-associated bacteria
What is the relationship between bacteriology and microbiology?
Bacteriology is a subdivision of microbiology
What was the historical reason for the development of bacteriology?
To address disease spreading in hospitals
Timing of Specimen Collection for Pathogen Recovery: Test your knowledge on the optimal timing for collecting specimens to recover viruses and bacteria. Learn about the acute phase of illness for virus recovery and the importance of collecting samples before antimicrobial therapy starts for bacteria. Explore the ideal timing for enteric infection specimen collection and the significance of blood culture in diagnosing typhoid fever.
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