These images are from the culture of an expectorated sputum specimen from a 67 year old patient suffering from symptoms of pneumonia (BAP on the left, CHOC on the right, MAC showed no growth). What are the next steps in working up this culture?

Acinetobacter species are similar to other Neissericaceae with the notable exception that Acinetobacter are:

Gram positive cocci in clusters and tetrads were seen in a gram stain from a blood culture bottle after 4 days of incubation. The catalase test was positive. What should be done next?

The play “Miss Julie” is an example of what acting style?

True of False, all acting theories are a search for “The Truth.”

A penile discharge is submitted to the microbiology labortory for Gram stain. Upon examination of the Gram stain, you observe many PMN’s and Gram- negative diplococci. Further examination demonstrates that in several fields the diplococci are found intracellularly within PMN’s. Your report to the physician will consist of:

A significant colony count was obtained from the urine culture of an 86 year-old woman. The organism was colorless on MAC and an API 20E was inoculated. Given these reactions, what is the most likely cause of this UTI? (Note: TDA positive is the same as PAD positive). 

This image is from a throat culture from a 10-year old patient. What would be the next step in working up the culture?  

The Astor Place Riots in 1849 is an example of a _______________.

Streptococcus pneumoniae can be differentiated from other alpha hemolytic streptococci using: