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Anaerobic Infections
Anaerobic Infections & acceptable specimens
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Foul smelling discharge, tissue destruction & necrosis are signs of what kind of infection? | Bacterial anaerobic infections |
| Why aren't ear, NP, throat, or rectal/urethral swabs acceptable for anaerobic culture? | Because they house normal anaerobic flora, therefore unacceptable for anaerobic culturing. |
| When is it acceptable to use the placenta for anaerobic cultures? | If the placenta was recovered via C-section. |
| True or False: Suspect anaerobic infection if there is endocarditis with negative blood cultures. | True |
| What is the primary anaerobic bacteria that we test for in feces? | Clostridium Difficile. |
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steven.evans