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Term used to refer to “the observable characteristics of the bacterial cell”

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phenotype

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In dermatology, this term means “inflammation of skin folds”

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intertrigo

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This is the term used to describe the direct transfer of “naked” chromosomal DNA from one bacterial cell to a second bacterial cell

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transformation

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In reference to optimal growth temperature, the genus Streptococcus would be placed in this classification

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mesophile

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In dermatology, this term means “a liquid-filled cavity without pus within the epidermis”

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vesicle

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In dermatology, this term refers to “a small collection of pus under the epidermis”

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pustule

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This term refers to the hairlike projections on bacterial cell surface but especially applies to those that function in adhesion or attachment functions

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fimbriae

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This biochemical pathway is responsible for anaerobic glycolysis (fermentation) of glucose

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Embden-Meyerhof pathway

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This is the name of the compound that is used by the pharmaceutical industry to test for the presence of endotoxin in pharmaceuticals

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Limulus Amebocyte lysate

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Responsible for the type of antimicrobial resistance described as MRSA. Often associated with the presence of multiple antimicrobial resistance.

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MecA gene

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The hemolytic pattern of the genus Streptococcus characterized by partial hemolysis

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alpha hemolysis

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The primary cellular response seen in this type of inflammation is neutrophilic

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pyogenic

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This toxin is responsible for the skin lesions in exudative epidermitis of young pigs by producing an epidermal necrolysis

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exfoliative toxin

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Term referring to a level of disease that is above the usual level for an animal population

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epidemic

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Term used to describe a pyogenic infection of the hair follicles in which there is a coalescence of several hair follicles into one large pyogenic lesion

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furunculosis

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Term for an infection acquired by an animal during residence in a veterinary hospital

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nosocomial infection

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The classification of the Staphylococcus in regards to requirements of atmospheric gases

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facultatively anaerobic bacteria

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This term means “inflammation of the skin”

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dermatitis

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This virulence factor of some species of Staphylococcus binds nonspecifically to the Fc receptor of IgG and may be responsible for causing a hypersensitivity reaction

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Protein A

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Term used for a chronic pyogenic granulomatous disease characterized by a granulation tissue enclosing multiple small abscesses

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botryomycosis

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This virulence factor of some species of Streptococcus is probably responsible for the immune mediated reactions associated with Streptococcus infections in humans and horses

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M-protein

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This toxin is responsible for the symptoms associated with food poisoning in humans due to Staphylococcus aureus

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enterotoxin

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Term used for the immunological products that consist of killed bacteria that were isolated from a given herd of animals and then used back in that herd

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autogenous bacterin

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This virulence factor is considered to be the best marker of virulence within the genus Staphlyococcus

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coagulase

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The primary cellular response seen in this type of inflammation is monocytic

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granulomatous

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Closely attached amorphous layers of polysaccharides that are physically associated with the surface of the bacterial cell

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capsule

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Term referring to a persistence of infection or disease in an animal population at a more or less constant level

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endemic

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This term means “difficult or labored breathing”

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dyspnea

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This term refers to “an inflammation of connective tissue”

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fasciitis

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This is the name given to the crystalline arrays of proteins or glycoproteins that are attached on the outside of the peptidoglycan layer of gram positive bacteria

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S-layer

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Term indicating presence of bacteria in circulatory system with concurrent acute and severe clinical response by the host

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septicemia

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These antigens of Streptococcus are used to separate the genus into groups (A, B, C, etc.)

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Lancefield antigens

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In dermatology, this term refers to “small, solid, and usually conical elevations of the skin that do not contain pus”

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papule

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This class of toxins is responsible for Toxic Shock Syndrome seen with infections of Staphylococcus and Streptococcus

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Superantigens

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Complex carbohydrates that are given to stimulate the growth and/or activity of bacteria in the digestive system which are beneficial to the health of the body

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prebiotics

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Term for an infection caused by a nonpathogenic normal flora bacterial species which occurred because of a breakdown in body defenses

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opportunistic infection

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This term means “swollen or enlarged lymph nodes”

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lymphadenopathy

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Term referring to the number of cases from a given disease in a given population (term interval specified)

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morbidity

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This class of toxins is responsible for Necrotizing Fascitis, a syndrome sometimes seen with Streptococcus infections

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superantigens

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This toxin (hemolysin) of Staphylococcus pseudointermedius produces a complete hemolysis on blood agar

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alpha toxin (hemolysin)

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Term for those infections which the diagnostician considered to be “self-originated” or “without known cause”

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idiopathic infection

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This toxin (hemolysin) of Staphylococcus pseudointermedius produces a partial hemolysis on blood agar

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Beta toxin (hemolysin)

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In human dermatology, this is the diagnostic term that is often used for superficial bacterial infections of the skin in young children

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impetigo

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Small genetic elements that can be transferred between bacterial cells through conjugation

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plasmids

45
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These 2 DOMAINS of the living world only contain procaryotic organisms

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archea and bacteria

46
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These 2 enzymes, produced by certain bacteria, protect them from toxic oxygen containing compounds produced when oxygen is the terminal electron acceptor in energy metabolism

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catalase and superoxide dismutase

47
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These 2 bacteria, along with Staphylococcus intermedius, are the 3 species that were separated out of the original Staphylococcus intermedius species

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Staphylococcus delphini and pseudintermedius

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These 2 agents are the bacteria often associated with chronic deep pyoderma in dogs

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Staphylococcus pseudintermedius and schleiferi

49
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Principal cause of botryomycosis in the horse

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Staphylococcus aureus

50
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This agent has been implicated as a cause of necrotizing fasciitis in dogs

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Streptococcus canis

51
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This agent is considered to one of the major causes of endometritis in the horse

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Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus

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This agent is the cause of “Greasy Pig Disease”, an exudative epidermis of young pigs

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Staphylococcus hyicus

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This bacterium is considered to be the cause of Acute Moist Dermatitis (“Hot spots”)

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none of the above

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This alpha hemolytic Streptococcus is a major cause of meningitis, pneumonia, and septicemia in young pigs

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Streptococcus suis

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This bacterium is considered to be an underlying cause of equine purpura hemorrhagica through the mechanism of an “immune complex disease”

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Streptococcus equi subsp. equi

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In human medicine, this Streptococcus, a common cause of neonatal infections, is commonly diagnosed as “Group B Strep infection”

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Streptococcus agalactiae

57
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This catalase positive bacterium is a common cause of mastitis in cattle

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Staphylococcus aureus

58
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This streptococcal pathogen, a common cause of mastitis in dairy cattle, is considered to be an obligate intramammary parasite

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Streptococcus agalactiae

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This agent has recently been associated with the condition “Inflammatory Respiratory Disease” in young training Thoroughbreds

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Streptococcus pneumoniae

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Type of pyoderma: Corticosteroids are indicated as major therapy in this disease. Antibiotics are given as ancillary agents.

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juvenile pyoderma, acute pyotraumatic pyoderma

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Type of pyoderma: Antibiotics are indicated as the major therapy in this disease. Corticosteroids are given as ancillary agents.

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none

62
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Type of pyoderma: Antibiotics are indicated as major therapy in this disease. Corticosteroids are contraindicated.

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Generalized deep pyoderma, recurrent superficial folliculitis, superficial folliculitis at first (initial) diagnosis

63
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The Properdin pathway is a biological pathway:

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in mammals as an alternative pathway for activation of complement

64
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An outbreak of Strangles in a group of susceptible horses is usually characterized by:

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high morbidity and low mortality

65
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A description of Staphylococcus pseudintermedius would be as follows:

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gram positive, catalase positive, cocci in clusters

66
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You are treating a generalized deep pyoderma in a dog. Which statements are false?
A) Staph aureus is the usual bacterial pathogen involved

B) Immunomodulators are often indicated in therapy

C) Elimination of predisposing causes is essential

D)Long term antibiotics are indicated

E) The use of corticosteroids is indicated

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E - Corticosteroids are NOT indicated

67
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Lancefield group of Streptococcus as originally done by Rebecca Lancefield depended on a precipitation test with the ___ antigen

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carbohydrate antigen

68
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The lesions of purpura hemorrhagica are best characterized as/by:

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well-demarcated edema

69
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What of the following is considered to be the most efficacious of the shampoos to be used in therapy of canine pyoderma?

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Benzoyl peroxide shampoo

70
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You are going to treat a 3 month old foal with a confirmed case of streptococcal septicemia by intramuscular injection. Which would be the antimicrobial of choice?

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Ampicillin (any penicillin)

71
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What is the chromosome number of Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus?

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one

72
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Which of the disease situations would be diagnosed as Bastard Strangles?

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Infection of the mesenteric lymph nodes with Streptococcus equi subsp. equi

73
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The virulence factor of Staphyloccus pseudointermedius that is probably involved in the development of the hypersensitivity response in chronic deep pyoderma of dogs

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Protein A

74
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The classical clinical sign leading to a presumptive diagnosis of strangles in a horse would be:

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lymph node swelling (head region) with subsequent abscessation and rupture

75
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When setting up a management plan it is necessary to classify the pyoderma in the dog by the seriousness of the disease. The most means of classification is based on:

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depth of the involvement into the skin

76
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A positive test separates the Proteus-Providencia group from the rest of the Enterobacteriaceae

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lysine deaminase reaction

77
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Major biochemical test used to separate the Gram-negative bacteria into 2 major groups

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oxidase test

78
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Test used to determine the Gram reaction of a bacterial isolate

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KOH test

79
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Used to determine if a bacterial isolate produces acetoin

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VP test

80
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MacConkey Agar can be used to determine fermentation of this sugar

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lactose

81
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The ability of other bacteria to enhance the partial hemolytic zone produced by Staphylococcus aureus is determined with this test

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camp test

82
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This is a selective media

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MacConkey Agar

83
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A positive test indicates metabolism of tryptophan

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indole test

84
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Media used to determine if bacterial isolates would have either of these biochemical pathways: Pentose Phosphate Shunt or Enter-Doudoroff pathway

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oxidative-fermentative media

85
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Major biochemical test used to separate the Gram-positive cocci into 2 major groups

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catalase test

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