This question is in three parts. The image below is a Voges-…
This question is in three parts. The image below is a Voges-Proskauer test result for two bacterial strains labeled A and B: a. Which of the bacterial strains is exhibiting a positive result? b. What is the name of the product whose presence is indicated by the result? c. Why are the biochemical characteristics indicated by the positive result of this and the methyl red test useful (be specific)?
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A 31-year-old female with known insulin dependent diabetes mellitus presented to the ED. She is semi-conscious and is Kussmaul breathing. Her skin is dry, and her breath has a sweet, fruity smell. The room air ABG results are as follows: pH: 7.26 PaC02: 28 HC03: 13 Pa02: 100 How would you interpret this ABG?
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