A patient presents with following findings. what will be the media used to diagnose this condition?
High-Yield Explanation
The image shows grey membrane on the tonsil extending to anterior pillar that is suggestive ofdiphtherial infection. Loeffler's serum slope: Enriched medium frequently used for the growth ofC. diphtheriae. Bacteria produce a luxuriant growth in 6-8 hours at 37degC. Does not suppo the growth of streptococci pneumococci.