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Which type of specimen collection is ideal for recovering viruses?
Which type of specimen collection is ideal for recovering viruses?
- Blood culture (correct)
- Stool culture
- Urine culture
- Serological tests
During which stage of enteric infection are organisms in greater number?
During which stage of enteric infection are organisms in greater number?
- Diarrheal stage (correct)
- 1st week
- Acute stage
- 2nd week
What type of swab should be used for viral cultures?
What type of swab should be used for viral cultures?
- Wood swab
- Cotton swab
- Calcium alginate swab
- Polyester-tipped swab on a plastic shaft (correct)
When should a blood culture be collected for typhoid fever?
When should a blood culture be collected for typhoid fever?
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What should be done if the specimen volume is insufficient for microbiological studies?
What should be done if the specimen volume is insufficient for microbiological studies?
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Which branch of biology studies the morphology, ecology, genetics, and biochemistry of bacteria?
Which branch of biology studies the morphology, ecology, genetics, and biochemistry of bacteria?
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What does bacteriology involve?
What does bacteriology involve?
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What led to advances in pathogenic bacteriology?
What led to advances in pathogenic bacteriology?
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What is the relationship between bacteriology and microbiology?
What is the relationship between bacteriology and microbiology?
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What was the historical reason for the development of bacteriology?
What was the historical reason for the development of bacteriology?
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