Exam questionKROK 1Dentistry ยท 2011
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
- Streptococci
- Clostridium botulinum
- Diphtheroids
- Corynebacteria diphtheriae
- Streptobacilli
Correct answer
Corynebacteria diphtheriae
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