What would be the most appropriate specimen to collect from a patient suspected of having a wound infection caused by anaerobic bacteria?

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Pus from the wound is the most appropriate specimen to collect for anaerobic bacteria as they thrive in oxygen-deprived environments, such as wounds. A swab of the wound may not provide enough material for accurate diagnosis, and blood cultures or skin swabs are less likely to yield anaerobic bacteria. A nose swab would be irrelevant in this situation.

What Would Be the Most Appropriate Specimen to Collect from a Patient