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The Specimen of Choice for Detecting Mycobacterium in a Skin

Question 35

Question 35

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The specimen of choice for detecting mycobacterium in a skin lesion or wound is


A) a swab placed in transport medium, such as Amie's or Stuart's.
B) a needle aspirate.
C) a skin scraping.
D) a swab placed in anaerobic conditions.

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