Exam questionKROK 1Medicine ยท 2009
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
- Streptobacilli
- Streptococci
- Clostridium botulinum
- Diphtheria corynebacteria
- Diphtheroids
Correct answer
Diphtheria corynebacteria
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