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A sample taken from the pharynx of a patient with angina was inoculated on the blood-tellurite agar. This resulted in growth of grey, radially striated (in form of rosettes) colonies up to 4-5 mm in diameter. Microscopically there can be seen gram-positive rods with club-shaped ends arranged in form of spread fingers. What microorganisms are these?

Answer options

  1. Streptococci
  2. Clostridium botulinum
  3. Diphtheroids
  4. Corynebacteria diphtheriae
  5. Streptobacilli
Correct answer

Corynebacteria diphtheriae

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