Best culture for primary isolation of H. influenzae?
Correct Answer: Fildes agar
Description: Ans. is 'b' i.e., Fildes agarH. influenzae does not grow on blood agar.Culture media used for isolation are Fildes agar (best for primary isolation), Levinthal medium (capsulated strains show iridescence) and Chocolate agar.
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