What is the MOST sensitive test to diagnose the organism causing these patients’ symptoms?
A. Urinary antigen Wrong Choice!
B. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) performed on a lower respiratory tract specimen Correct Choice
C. Microbiologic culture of a lower respiratory tract specimen Wrong Choice!
D. Gram stain Wrong Choice!
Answer:B
What is the MOST sensitive test to diagnose the organism causing these patients’ symptoms?
A. Urinary antigen Wrong Choice! B. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) performed on a lower respiratory tract specimen Correct Choice C. Microbiologic culture of a lower respiratory tract specimen Wrong Choice! D. Gram stain Wrong Choice!