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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