Name the positive and negative control organisms used for each of the following tests: Catalase MSA Coagulase Novobiocin

Name the organism that is associated with a carrier state that can sometimes be cured only by removal of the gallbladder.

A beta hemolytic organism growing on BAP is identified as gram positive cocci. The catalase test is negative and the organism grows up to the bacitracin disk. It should be reported as:

Identify the organism that is generally known to be beta lactamase (+):

Interpret the following results: BAP: small, beta-hemolytic colony MAC: no growth GS: g+c in chains Catalase: (-) Bacitracin: (+) Bile esculin: (-) The MLT should:

Select the pair of organisms which would provide appropriate positive and negative controls for the CAMP test:

Which of the following is a medium that would NOT be used for stool cultures:

A newborn has a petechial skin rash, stiff neck and fever that develops within hours after delivery. These symptoms most likely correlate with an infection due to which organism?

The most common etiologic agent of UTI is:

Which of the following statements is correct in regards to throat cultures?