Microbiology – MCQ 46 – Culture conditions for Compylobacter jejuni

A child was diagnosed to be suffering from diarrhoea due to Compylobacter jejuni. Which of the following will be the correct environmental conditions of incubation of the culture plates of the stool sample:
A. Temperature of 42°C and microaerophilic
B. Temperature of 42°C and 10% carbon dioxide
C. Temperature of 37°C and microaerophilic
D. Temperature of 37°C and 10% carbon dioxide

Correct answer : A. Temperature of 42°C and microaerophilic

Culture conditions for Compylobacter jejuni

Low oxygen tension (5%)
Increased carbon dioxide levels (10%)
Incubation temperature of 42°C

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