The resident human microbiota, staphylococcus, which is more likely to cause infections in compromised hosts such as patients with cancer, is:

Optochin, PYR, bile solubility, esculin hydrolysis, and growth in 6.5% NaCl are tests most likely performed on a(n) _______ streptococci.

The drugs of choice for most enterococcal infections are:

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) are available that can serologically identify which Bacillus species?

The staphylococci that is more likely to cause uncomplicated urinary tract infections in nonhospitalized hosts, especially sexually active young women, is:

What morphologic feature is a major consideration in determining an identification scheme for streptococci?

S. pneumoniae can be described as:

A Group B streptococci screening test was processed by placing the genital swab in LIM broth for enrichment, followed by a nucleic acid based test. The nucleic acid test result was positive for Group B streptococci. In reviewing the patient’s chart, the chart indicated that the patient was allergic to penicillin. What should the microbiologist do next?

Refrigeration of whole blood reduces the efficacy of which component(s) first?

Which of the following is a balanced crystalloid solution?