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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