B. This is a ________ stain that coats long whip-like appendages which aid in motility. The flagella arrangement type in this photomicrograph is: ________ (1/2 pt. each).
C. This is a ________ stain that uses India ink or nigrosin and can be used to detect the presence of a ________ which is located exterior to the cell wall and prevents phagocytosis. (1/2 pt. each).
CASE STUDIES:
1. CASE STUDY 1: A 45-year old female is experiencing respiratory issues. Based on her clinical presentation, the doctor orders a chest X-ray and a sputum for AFB culture. In addition to the culture, an AFB smear is made and stained. Based on the findings below, what is the most probable diagnosis? (1/2 pt.) :
X-ray indicating some lung consolidation
Sputum Smear
Ziehl-Neelson Stain
2. CASE STUDY 2: A 64-year old diabetic patient is admitted to the hospital with soft tissue necrosis. A routine culture and gram stain is ordered. The bacteria only grew anaerobically. Based on the findings below, what is the most probable diagnosis? (1/2 pt.) :
Gram stain
Schaeffer-Fulton stain