Exam 1: Dr. Austin Handout 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What are swabs commonly used to do?
A
Prevent desiccation and hence loss of bacterial viability
2
Q
What is a problem with swabs?
A
Less than 10% of the original bacterial inoculum is recoverable from swabs
3
Q
Where should swabs be collected?
A
From the site of active infection
4
Q
What does a swab need for direct exam?
A
10^6 CFU
5
Q
What can swabs be used with?
A
Aerobes, facultatives, fungi, and viruses
