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A Gram-negative bacillus with bipolar staining was isolated from a wound infection caused by a bite from a pet cat named Lassie. The following characteristic reactions were seen: Oxidase (positive), glucose OF (fermentative), catalase (positive), motility (negative), MacConkey Agar (no growth). Which of the following is the MOST likely microorganism? A. Pseudomonas aeruginosa B. Pasteurella multocida C. Aeromonas hydrophila D. Vibrio cholerae

Name: 41 a gram negative bacillus with bipolar staining was isolated from a wound infection caused by a bite from a pet cat named lassie the following characteristic reactions were seen oxidase po 02426
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Description: 41 a gram negative bacillus with bipolar staining was isolated from a wound infection caused by a bite from a pet cat named lassie the following characteristic reactions were seen oxidase po 02426

          A Gram-negative bacillus with bipolar staining was isolated from a wound infection caused by a bite from a pet cat named Lassie. The following characteristic reactions were seen:
Oxidase (positive), glucose OF (fermentative), catalase (positive), motility (negative), MacConkey Agar (no growth). 
Which of the following is the MOST likely microorganism?
A. Pseudomonas aeruginosa
B. Pasteurella multocida
C. Aeromonas hydrophila
D. Vibrio cholerae

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10/14/2022

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Step 1: Identify the characteristics of the isolated bacterium: - Gram-negative bacillus - Bipolar staining - Oxidase positive - Glucose OF fermentative - Catalase positive - Motility negative - No growth on MacConkey Agar Show more…

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A Gram-negative bacillus with bipolar staining was isolated from a wound infection caused by a bite from a pet cat named Lassie. The following characteristic reactions were seen: Oxidase (positive), glucose OF (fermentative), catalase (positive), motility (negative), MacConkey Agar (no growth). Which of the following is the MOST likely microorganism? A. Pseudomonas aeruginosa B. Pasteurella multocida C. Aeromonas hydrophila D. Vibrio cholerae