An outbreak of staphylococcal infection involving umbilical cords of seven newborn babies was repoed in the nursery. Bacteriological survey reveals that two nurses have a large number of Staphylococcus aureus in the nasopharynx. What test should be performed to determine whether these nurses may have been responsible for the outbreak?
An outbreak of staphylococcal infection involving umbilical cords of seven newborn babies was repoed in the nursery. Bacteriological survey reveals that two nurses have a large number of Staphylococcus aureus in the nasopharynx. What test should be performed to determine whether these nurses may have been responsible for the outbreak?
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An outbreak of staphylococcal infection involving umbilical cords of seven newborn babies was repoed in the nursery. Bacteriological survey reveals that two nurses have a large number of Staphylococcus aureus in the nasopharynx. What test should be performed to determine whether these nurses may have been responsible for the outbreak?
✓ Correct Answer: A. Bacteriophage typing
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