A small, slender, gram-negative rod was recovered from the blood cultures of a patient following root canal surgery. At 48 hours, the following results were
Observed:
BAP and CHOC agars: small gray colonies that tend to pit the agar
MAC agar: no growth
Odor upon opening the agar plates: bleach-like
This organism will also be
A) catalase and oxidase positive.
B) catalase positive and oxidase negative.
C) catalase and oxidase negative.
D) catalase negative and oxidase positive.
Correct Answer:
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