You observe a blood agar plate and see a clear/transparent area where the bacteria have been inoculated. With this information what are some possible outcomes if someone was infected with this type of bacteria? Please explain.

You observe a blood agar plate and see a clear/transparent area where the bacteria have been inoculated. With this information what are some possible outcomes if someone was infected with this type of bacteria? Please explain.

Body Structures & Functions

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Chapter16: Infection Control And Standard Precautions

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