MICROFLORA OF THE MUCOUS MEMBRANE 151 



9. Draw and describe the predominating organisms. 



10. Find a streptococcus, if possible, on the agar plate 

 from the swab. 



11. Make a stained slide and have the instructor in- 

 spect the same, when you think that you have been suc- 

 cessful. 



12. How does the microflora of the mucous membrane 

 differ from that of the outer skin? 



CAUTION. Aseptic precaution must be taken in all instances, as 

 some of the microorganisms may be pathogenic ! 



State in detail your results from I and II, draw any 

 conclusions possible and point out any practical applications. 



REFERENCES 



MARSHALL: Microbiology, pp. 522-524, 528, 546, 591-599, 609-613. 

 BESSON: Practical Bacteriology, Microbiology and Serum Therapy, 

 pp. 81, 191, 197, 270, 592-610, 617-626. 



