Thioglycollate broth is the enrichment broth most frequently used in diagnostic bacteriology. This broth supports the growth of anaerobes, aerobes, microaerophilic, and fastidious microorganisms....
Year: 2016
Urea breath test (UBT) is a qualitative and non-invasive rapid test for diagnosing infections of Helicobacter pylori (the primary cause of gastric and duodenal ulcers). Helicobacter pylori...
A vast array of childhood infections can be prevented by starting immunization early and sticking closely to the vaccination schedule laid out by the below childhood vaccination checklist...
Cary-Blair transport medium can be used to transport clinical specimens suspected to contain enteric pathogens, including Shigella, Salmonella, Vibrio cholerae, and Escherichia coli O157:H7....
Alkaline Peptone Water (APW): Composition, Preparation, and Uses
Alkaline peptone water (APW) is recommended as an enrichment broth for isolating Vibrio cholerae from clinical and non-clinical samples (suspected food & water samples). Many broth...
Salmonella-Shigella (SS) Agar: Composition, Principle and Results
Salmonella-Shigella (SS) agar is used for selective isolation and differentiation of Salmonella and Shigella. It is used for the isolation, cultivation and differentiation of gram-negative enteric...