Why is the acid-fast stain clinically useful?

A) It identifies the causative agents of leprosy and tuberculosis.
B) It identifies the causative agent of strep throat and Scarlet fever.
C) It confirms that a single dose of antibiotics is enough to kill the bacteria.
D) It confirms the results of the Gram stain.
E) It identifies the causative agent of certain fungal infections.


Answer: A

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