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DCA media used in differentiation of which infection?

A
Salmonella
B
Staph aureus
C
H. influenzae
D
Bordetella
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Salmonella Deoxycholate citrate agar (DCA) medium is a selective medium for Salmonella and Shigella. It is also used as a differential medium to differentiate lactose fermenter from non-lactose fermenting enteric pathogens. Salmonella and Shigella (except Shigella Sonnei) are non-lactose fermenters.

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