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7283 Microbiology

An 18 year old, previously healthy female presents to the student health service with fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. On physical examination, she is hypotensive and has an erythematous, red, sunburn-like skin rash. She is currently menstruating, and has been using super absorbent tampons. Which of the following findings from a positive blood culture would confirm your suspected diagnosis?

AOrganisms are acid-fast
BOrganisms are coagulase positive
COrganisms grow on EMB (eosin-methylene blue) agar
DOrganisms grow on Thayer-Main media
Microbiology
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7284 Microbiology

An 18 year old, previously healthy female presents to the student health service with fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. On physical examination, she is hypotensive and has an erythematous, red, sunburn-like skin rash. She is currently menstruating, and has been using super absorbent tampons. Which of the following findings from a positive blood culture would confirm your suspected diagnosis?

AOrganisms are acid-fast
BOrganisms are coagulase positive
COrganisms grow on EMB (eosin-methylene blue) agar
DOrganisms grow on Thayer-Main media
Microbiology
View Explanation →