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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