The medium of choice for culturing yeast from of dimorphic fungi is_________________?
Correct answer: C. Sabouraud's plus antibiotics
- A. Brain - heart infusion
- B. Sabouraud's
- C. Sabouraud's plus antibiotics
- D. Any medium incubated at 35-37°C
Explanation
Sabouraud’s medium supplemented with antibiotics selectively supports fungi while suppressing bacterial contaminants. This is especially useful when recovering yeasts from dimorphic fungal cultures.
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