Thumb print appearance in culture film smear is seen______________?

Correct answer: C. Bordetelia pertussis

  • A. Bacillus anthracis
  • B. Brucella species
  • C. Bordetelia pertussis
  • D. Clostridium weichii

Explanation

Bordetella pertussis produces a characteristic thumbprint-like appearance in a culture film smear. The other options are associated with different characteristic findings, such as the medusa-head appearance of Bacillus anthracis.

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