Microbiology – MCQ 5 – A child presents with infective skin lesions of the leg

A child presents with infective skin lesions of the leg. Culture was done which showed gram positive cocci in chains and hemolytic colonies. Which of the following tests will best identify the organism?
A. Bile solubility
B. Optochin sensitivity
C. Bacitracin sensitivity
D. Catalase positive

Correct answer : C. Bacitracin sensitivity

2 Comments

mousumi February 1, 2011

a
srikanth nune February 1, 2011

c

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