Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

by Tortora, Gerard J.; Funke, Berdell R.; Case, Christine L.

Published by Benjamin Cummings

ISBN 10: 0321733606

ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 10 - Figure 10.7 - A clinical microbiology lab report form - Question - Page 283: 1

Answer

TB or leprosy is suspected if the “acid-fast bacilli” box is checked

Work Step by Step

acid fast bacteria usually cause TB and leprosy

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