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After inoculation of the material obtained from the pharynx of an angina patient onto the blood-tellurite agar, grey colonies could be observed. They were 4-5 mm in diameter, radially striated (in form of rosettes). Microscopical examination revealed gram-positive bacilli with clavate swollen ends arranged in form of wide-spread fingers. Identify these microorganisms:

Answer options

  1. Streptobacilli
  2. Streptococci
  3. Clostridium botulinum
  4. Diphtheria corynebacteria
  5. Diphtheroids
Correct answer

Diphtheria corynebacteria

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