What is the transport medium for cholera___________________?
Correct answer: D. B & C
- A. Tellurite Medium
- B. Cary Blair Medium
- C. Venkatraman - Ramakrishnan Medium
- D. B & C
Explanation
Cary-Blair medium is a standard transport medium for stool specimens containing Vibrio cholerae, while Venkatraman-Ramakrishnan medium is also used for transport or enrichment of vibrios. Tellurite medium is primarily selective culture medium, so B and C are intended.
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