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?

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

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

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)