An epidemiologist is investigating a new disease and observes what appear to be bacteria inside tissue cells in clinical samples from victims. The scientist wants to try to isolate the bacteria in the lab. What culture conditions are most likely to be successful?
A) incubation in an anaerobic culture system
B) inoculation of cell cultures
C) culturing on blood agar plates
D) inoculation of a minimal medium broth
E) inoculation of EMB plates

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The bacteria are observed inside tissue cells, suggesting they may be intracellular pathogens. Inoculating cell cultures would provide the necessary environment for these bacteria to grow, as they may require living cells to replicate.

An Epidemiologist Is Investigating a New Disease and Observes What