You are given a MacConkey plate with lactose fermenters Escherichia coli, Enterobacter aerogenes, Klebsiella pneumonia. What test do you prefer to differentiate among them? (i.e. MRVP test, Triple Sugar Iron test, Simmon Citrate test)

A client comes into the clinic complaining of arthritic symptoms. In reviewing the chart, the nurse notices that the client had been in the clinic approximately 3 weeks ago. At that time, the client was treated for a foodborne illness. Which of the following foodborne illnesses may result in arthritic symptoms 3 to 4 weeks after the onset of the acute illness? O Salmonellosis O Listeriosis O Shigellosis pts O Botulism

If the diagnostic tests reveal the presence of high numbers of staphylococci, discuss the probable conditions that are producing the given signs and symptoms. (See Clinical Signs and Symptoms of Infection.)

What is similar about this test and the TSIA test?

please explain Bacillus cereus and its  shape, arrangemnet, why indole test, starchhydrolysis test, and citrate utilization test were need to use to idetify the bactria?

A 37 year old man develops a recurrent episode of pseudomembranous colitis shortly after completing an initial course of oral metronidazole therapy. Which of the following best explains the recurrence? The bacterial strain can form spores that persist in the gastrointestinal tract Other gastrointestinal flora have degraded the metronidazole The patient has an underlying gastrointestinal tract disorder Systemic therapy is necessary to eradicate this infection

I know that Enterobacter Clocoae was supposed to test positive for the catalase test. My test results came back negative. Please why is that ?