Leishmania is cultured in ________________ media?

Correct answer: B. NNN

  • A. Chocolate agar
  • B. NNN
  • C. Tellurite
  • D. Sabourauds

Explanation

Leishmania is cultured in Novy-MacNeal-Nicolle medium, abbreviated NNN, where the promastigote form can multiply. Chocolate agar and tellurite media are used for bacteria, while Sabouraud agar is primarily for fungi.

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