1. What tests should be undertaken to identify each unkown bacterium in this case study? 2. Discuss atypical results, discrepancies, or other problems that may affect the idetification3. What is the rationale behind for the choice of tests undertaken to identify the unknown bacterium? Putting It All TogetherIdentification ofUnknown Bacteriao.OOOOOCASE FILEA 5-year-old male is brought to the emergency room with anelevated temperature of 39.1°C (102.4°F), chest pain, andbreathing difficulty. Physical examination reveals crackles anddiminished lung sounds over the left lung field. His historyindicates that he has not received routine childhood vacci-nations. Initial laboratory testing shows an elevated whiteblood cell count with 89% neutrophils and elevated C-reactiveprotein. Staining of sputum shows both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, indicative of a mixed bacterial infection.Additional testing is undertaken to identify each bacterium.C

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What tests should be undertaken to identify each unkown bacterium in this case study? 2. Discuss atypical results, discrepancies, or other problems that may affect the idetification 3. What is the rationale behind for the choice of tests undertaken to identify the unknown bacterium?

What tests should be undertaken to identify each unkown bacterium in this case study? 2. Discuss atypical results, discrepancies, or other problems that may affect the idetification 3. What is the rationale behind for the choice of tests undertaken to identify the unknown bacterium?

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