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MIC 121 Microscopes Objective Question

Question

Which specific bacterium is mentioned as being detectable using dark-field microscopes in suspected cases of syphilis?
Options
A <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>
B <i>Escherichia coli</i>
C <i>Treponema pallidum</i>
Correct Answer
D <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i>
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 7 states, 'For example, in suspected cases of syphilis, chancre fluid is examined by dark-field microscopes to detect Treponema pallidum'.

Hint

The document provides a specific example related to a sexually transmitted infection.

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