J11 Mi 76. Pneumococci

Q: A patient presents with signs of pneumonia. The bacterium obtained from sputum was a gram positive cocci, which showed alpha hemolysis on sheep agar. Which of the following tests will help to confirm the diagnosis:

(a) Bile solubility
(b) Coagulase test
(c) Bacitracin sensitivity
(d) CAMP test.


                                                                                                   A: a. Bile solubility