This post was most recently updated on May 5th, 2019Microorganisms can produce different types of volatile compounds which may give characteristics smell, pleasant scent or pungent odor. Production of these volatile chemicals depends on the […]
This post was most recently updated on February 20th, 2019Thioglycollate broth is the enrichment broth most frequently used in diagnostic bacteriology. This broth supports growth of anaerobes, aerobes, microaerophilic, and fastidious microorganisms. It contains many […]
McIntosh and Fildes’ anaerobic jar is an instrument used in Microbiology laboratory, for the generation of anaerobic condition (anaerobiosis) to culture obligates anaerobes such as Clostridium spp. Anaerobiosis obtained by McIntosh and Fildes’ anaerobic jar […]
Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) causes life-threatening diarrhea. Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is a leading cause of hospital associated gastrointestinal illness. This infections mostly occur in people who have had recent medical care (hospitalized or recently hospitalized […]
This post was most recently updated on October 17th, 2018Specimens for anaerobic culture should be properly collected and transported. Indigenous anaerobes are often present in large numbers as normal flora on mucosal surfaces (e.g. mouth). […]
This post was most recently updated on February 2nd, 2015Gram stain is an important rapid tool for anaerobic bacteriology. It reveals the types and relative numbers of microorganisms and host cells present. Gram stain also […]
This post was most recently updated on August 10th, 2016Media used in the anaerobic bacteriology can be freshly prepared or purchased from commercial suppliers. Media for anaerobic culture prepared in the laboratory should be used within […]
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