15. Family Brucellaceae Flashcards
1
Q
Biosafety cabinet used in handling Brucella
A
BSL III cabinet
2
Q
Media for Brucella
A
Blood agar
Chocolate agar
3
Q
Microscopic appearance of Brucella
A
Small gram-negative coccobacilli
4
Q
Incubation period for growth of Brucella
A
7-10 days
5
Q
When can automated blood culture systems detect Brucella?
A
In 2 weeks
6
Q
Specimens for Brucella diagnosis
A
Blood
Bone marrow
Tissue
7
Q
Specimens for Brucella diagnosis transported using an Isolator
A
Blood
Bone marrow
8
Q
Transport media used for blood and bone marrow specimens for Brucella diagnosis
A
Isolator
9
Q
Oxidase reaction of Brucella
A
Oxidase positive
10
Q
Catalase reaction of Brucella
A
Catalase positive
11
Q
Diseases caused by Brucella
A
Undulant fever
Mediterranean fever
Malta fever