CASE STUDY #8 Student Name: ——-
(8 pts.)
1.- (1 pt.) Clinical specimen collected from patient: ————————
What is the gram reaction, shape, and arrangement of the isolated organism?
2.- ( 1 pt.) Would you classify the organism as an opportunistic pathogen, or a true pathogen? Explain your answer.
3.- Chart _ 3 pts.
TESTS
Order of test
1st
2nd
3rd
Description of Result
Interpretation of Results
organisms not eliminated with the test
Answer the questions below using the results of the biochemical tests, and any other material provided for these exercises.
4.- (1 pt.) The result of test 1 puts the bacteria isolated in the genus ——————
Based on the results obtained in test 1, the organism isolated could have which of the following oxygen requirement preferences?
A. Strict aerobe B. strict anaerobe C. Microaerophile D. Facultative anaerobe
E. Aerotolerant
Based on the result of test 2, the organism isolated could be classified as a:
Osmotolerant (also called halotolerant) or B. Osmophile (also called halophile)
Using Tests 2-3 explain the following:
5.-(1 pt.) For test 2: Medium used, principle of the test, any reagent or indicator used.
6.- (1 pt.) For test 3: Medium used, principle of the test, any reagent or indicator used.
