Cough plate method is used to identify________________?
Correct answer: B. Pertussis
- A. Y. pestis
- B. Pertussis
- C. Mycoplasma
- D. M-Tuberculosis
Explanation
The cough plate method is used to isolate Bordetella pertussis from droplets expelled by a coughing patient. The agar plate is held near the patient’s mouth during coughing.
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