Question 1
A canine pyoderma swab yields gram-positive cocci in clusters that are catalase-positive and coagulase-positive. Which species is MOST likely?
Correct Answer:
Staphylococcus pseudintermedius
Question 2
Which selective and differential medium distinguishes lactose-fermenting from non-lactose-fermenting gram-negative enteric bacteria?
Correct Answer:
MacConkey agar
Question 3
MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry identifies microbial isolates by analyzing which cellular component?
Correct Answer:
Ribosomal and other abundant proteins
Question 4
Beta-hemolysis on blood agar is defined by which observation?
Correct Answer:
Complete clearing of red cells around colonies
Question 5
The oxidase test distinguishes which two groups of gram-negative rods most usefully?
Correct Answer:
Enterobacteriaceae (negative) from Pseudomonas/Pasteurella (positive)
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Prepare with the ACVM Veterinary Microbiology Practice Questions - ACVM Veterinary Microbiology Certifying Examination Exam practice quiz. This question bank includes 100 questions covering canine, virus, gram-negative, feline, and caused. Use it to review important concepts, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence for the related exam, course, or assessment.

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