MCQ Microbiology 27

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A patient with symptoms of urinary tract infection had a culture taken, which grew 5 × 10^3 E. coli. The laboratory reported it as "insignificant." Which of the following is the most clinically appropriate action?

A. Do no further clinical workup

B. Suggest to the laboratory that low colony counts may reflect infection

C. Determine if fluorescent microscopy is available for the diagnosis of actinomycosis

D. Consider vancomycin as an alternative drug

E. Suggest a repeat antibiotic susceptibility test

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