IMMUNOLOGY

OVERVIEW OF THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

LYMPHATIC AND IMMUNE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following blood tests checks for bacterial growth?
A
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
B
Culture and sensitivity
C
Hematocrit
D
Pro-time
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A blood culture is a test that checks samples of blood for the presence of disease-causing germs like bacteria and fungi.

Detailed explanation-2: -A blood culture is a laboratory test to check for bacteria or other germs in a blood sample. A Gram stain is a test used to help identify bacteria. The tested sample can be taken from body fluids that do not normally contain bacteria, such as blood, urine, or cerebrospinal fluid.

Detailed explanation-3: -The blood culture and sensitivity test helps to identify infections in an individual’s body. The primary purpose of this test is to analyse the bloodstream comprehensively. Foreign bodies such as bacteria, viruses, yeast, and other microorganisms can be signs of an infection.

Detailed explanation-4: -A culture is a test to find germs (such as bacteria or a fungus) that can cause an infection. A sensitivity test checks to see what kind of medicine, such as an antibiotic, will work best to treat the illness or infection.

Detailed explanation-5: -The coagulase test can be used to differentiate between Staphylococcus aureus and other Staphylococcus species. If the coagulase test is positive, the bacteria is likely Staphylococcus aureus; if it is negative, the bacteria is likely Staphylococcus epidermis or Staphylococcus saprophyticus.

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