Exam questionKROK 1Medicine ยท 2007
From pharynx of a child with suspected diphtheria a pure culture of microorganisms was isolated. Their morphological, tinctorial, cultural and biochemical properties appeared to be typical for diphtheria causative agents. What study should be conducted in order to drow a conclusion that this is a pathogenic diphtheria bacillus?
Answer options
- Estimation of proteolytic properties
- Estimation of cystinous activity
- Estimation of urease activity
- Estimation of ability to decompose starch
- Estimation of toxigenic properties
Correct answer
Estimation of toxigenic properties
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