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Culture media of candida is_________________?

Correct answer: B. Saboraud's medium

  • A. Methylene blue dextrose agar
  • B. Saboraud's medium
  • C. Pingolevin
  • D. All of the aboveParasites & Parasitic Diseases

Explanation

Sabouraud's dextrose agar is the routine culture medium for Candida and many other fungi because its acidic environment favours fungal growth and inhibits many bacteria. The other listed names are not the standard answer for Candida culture.

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