Modified Thayer-Martin agar is selective for Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

A direct smear of a sputum from a nursing home patient diagnosied with pneumonia showed Gram positive diplococci.  The MLT looking at the direct smear said the organisms looked like “lancets.”  Based on the specimen source and Gram stain results, what is the most probable pathogen?  (5.18)

Which enzyme made by Staphylococcus aureus allows bacteria to spread through connective tissue?  (4.5; 4.9)

Relapsing fever and Lyme disease are caused by which organism?

When looking at a microbial smear, how do you tell if the infection is polymicrobial?

Why must one perform a slide test and a tube test for coagulase? (4.4)

What is the name of the confirmatory test for infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)? (18.7)

When looking at a microbial smear, how do you tell if the infection is polymicrobial? (1.19)

What cell arrangement is typical of staphylococcal species?  (4.1)

IMVC stands for:  (7.20)