The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) of an antibiotic for a specific bacterial isolate are provided below. Is the mechanism of action of this antibiotic likely to be bacteriostatic or bactericidal?

MIC = 1 µg/mL

MBC = 10 µg/mL

If the following results are obtained when observing the TSA plate in Activity #2, would the results be considered valid?

Q3. Calculate the case fatality rate for KVD in the Republic of Ryan in March.

Q1. Is the mode of transmission of the kipu virus direct or indirect? Briefly justify your response. (1-2 sentences) (2 marks)

Q2. How would you classify the scope of KVD?

You are setting up second-stage tests this week. The second stage identification tables for different genera are available in your laboratory manual (A3, pp. 75-76). For which genus is a maltose fermentation test required?

An organism did not generate blue colouration in the oxidase test, generated yellow coloured media in both tubes of the oxidation-fermentation test and red colouration was restricted to the inoculation stab in the motility test. This organism is:

Bacteria are motile due to the presence of:

Prior to inoculation with bacteria, the oxidation-fermentation media is green in colour. If the media is coloured yellow after incubation this indicates that: (select all that apply)