Question
Microbiology Question on Bacterial Structures
A child was brought with complaints of high fever, multiple seizures, headache, and neck rigidity. CSF analysis showed low glucose, high protein, and many polymorphs. The CSF culture showed pleomorphic gram-negative bacilli. What is true about the causative organism?
A
It is bacitracin sensitive
B
Produces non-lactose fermenting colonies on MacConkey agar
C
Exhibits satellitism around Staphylococcus aureus colonies
D
It exhibits alpha hemolysis on sheep blood agar
Answer
Exhibits satellitism around Staphylococcus aureus colonies
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (C) : Exhibits satellitism around Staphylococcus aureus colonies