Asked by Konnie Sanchez on May 25, 2024
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Causes whooping cough
A) Gram-positive reaction (+)
B) Gram-negative reaction (−)
C) Gram-variable reaction
Whooping Cough
A highly contagious respiratory infection caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis, characterized by severe coughing fits that end in a "whooping" sound.
- Acknowledge the importance and process of staining techniques in pathogen recognition.
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doreen calvinMay 30, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The bacterium that causes whooping cough, Bordetella pertussis, stains as Gram-negative.
Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the importance and process of staining techniques in pathogen recognition.