The culture media used for cultivation of HSV is_____________?

Correct answer: C. Chorio allantoic membrane

  • A. Chocolate agar
  • B. Robertoson's cooked-meat broth
  • C. Chorio allantoic membrane
  • D. Sabourad's agar

Explanation

Historically, HSV can be cultivated on the chorioallantoic membrane of embryonated eggs, producing characteristic pocks. The other media are mainly used for bacteria or fungi rather than HSV.

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