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Mycobacterium tuberculosis is differentiated from other atypical mycobacteria by______________?

Correct answer: A. Niacin test

  • A. Niacin test
  • B. AFB staining
  • C. Pas staining
  • D. None of the above

Explanation

Mycobacterium tuberculosis is characteristically niacin-positive, whereas most atypical mycobacteria are niacin-negative. Acid-fast staining only identifies mycobacteria generally and does not distinguish M. tuberculosis from atypical species.

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