Discuss the importance of the use in a McFarland standard for preparation of the inoculum for antibiotic susceptibility testing (Antibiotic resistance, 10).

A “slapping gait” and psychological problems are an indication that syphilis has reached what stage?

Which is NOT a virulence factor for Staphylococcus aureus?  (4.5)

Which one of the following genera is among the least biochemically reactive members of the Enterobacteriaceae family?

After gram staining, the bacteria that is visualized is purple and spherical. How would you report the results? (1.7)

A Gram negative rod that ferments glucose and reduces nitrates to nitrites most likely belongs to the family of:   (7.1)

Which of the following is NOT a fragile organism?  (TC-obj. 1)

Name a fungus that causes meningitis. (17.5)

Which of the following is not an acceptable specimen for anaerobe culture?  (12.1)

Match the organisms that produce the following test results:  (4.10; 5.20; 7.2)