Microbiology: An Introduction
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780321929150
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 25, Problem 5MCQ
Microscopic examination of a patient’s fecal culture shows comma-shaped bacteria. These bacteria require 2-4% NaCl to grow. The bacteria probably belong to the genus
- a. Campylobacter.
- b. Escherichia.
- c. Salmonella.
- d. Shigella.
- e. Vibrio.
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Microbiology: An Introduction
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