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What name is given to cultures for identification of organisms as well as the identification of sensitivities of the organism to antibiotics?
The name given to cultures for the identification of organisms as well as the identification of sensitivities of the organism to antibiotics is "microbiological culture and sensitivity testing." This involves growing the organism in a culture medium to identify it and then testing it against different antibiotics to determine which ones are effective.
How do antibiotics effect sputum cultures?
Antibiotics in the person's system may prevent microorganisms present in the sputum from growing in culture.
Which cultures can be used for the identification of staphylococcus aureus from blood?
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Why it is necessary to make pure subcultures of organisms grown from clinical specimen?
Making pure subcultures is necessary to accurately identify the specific organism causing an infection. This helps in determining the appropriate treatment, as different organisms may respond differently to various antibiotics. Pure cultures also help in studying the properties of the organism, such as its growth characteristics and virulence factors.
What is the purpose of growing organisms in blood cultures taken from patients?
These organisms can then be grown and identified in the laboratory so that the proper antibiotic can be given to the patient.
Could a single enterotube be used to identify multiple organisms present in a mixed sample?
A single Enterotube can be used to identify multiple organisms in a mixed sample, but its effectiveness is limited. Enterotubes are designed for the simultaneous testing of various biochemical reactions to identify a single organism, and the presence of multiple organisms can complicate interpretation. Additionally, if one organism outcompetes others for nutrients or produces inhibitory byproducts, it may dominate the results. For accurate identification of multiple organisms, separate tests or cultures are generally recommended.
Would you expect to be able to isolate an anaerobic organism from any of your cultures?
It is possible to isolate anaerobic organisms from cultures specifically designed to support their growth, such as anaerobic culture techniques that avoid exposure to oxygen. However, in cultures that are aerobically maintained, it would be unlikely to isolate anaerobic organisms due to their sensitivity to oxygen.
Why are aerobic cultures drawn before anaerobic cultures?
Aerobic cultures are typically drawn first because aerobic bacteria are more likely to be present in the sample and grow faster than anaerobic bacteria. This allows for quicker identification and treatment of potential infections.
Is receiving a knife offensive to some cultures?
Yes, receiving a knife can be considered offensive in some cultures. In certain traditions, giving a knife symbolizes the severing of a relationship or friendship, which can be seen as a bad omen. Additionally, in cultures that emphasize gift-giving etiquette, a knife may be viewed as an inappropriate or negative gift. It's always important to be aware of cultural sensitivities when giving gifts.
Why the live cultures are essential?
Live cultures are essential for promoting the health of intestinal flora. Our digestive systems have naturally occurring bacteria that help us digest. Sometimes this flora goes out of balance, like after taking a course of antibiotics, then we need to take in foods like yogurt that has live cultures.
I need to know what antibiotics should be taken for teeth pain. I know different antibiotics work for different parts of the body.?
Antibiotics are sometimes prescribed for tooth infections, but not for pain. The infecting bacteria will dictate the antibiotic to employ -- so one can't know until one cultures the infection. Antibiotics of choice for prophylacsis vary from one part of the world to another, so without a locale, this can't be answered either.
Is airobic blood culture first?
Yes, aerobic blood cultures are typically drawn first in the blood culture process. This is because many common pathogens that cause bloodstream infections are aerobic bacteria, which require oxygen to grow. Collecting aerobic cultures first helps ensure the detection of these organisms before any potential contamination occurs during the collection of anaerobic cultures. Following aerobic cultures, anaerobic blood cultures can be obtained to identify organisms that thrive in low-oxygen environments.
