Microbiology - Culture Media Identification
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Which media is specifically designed for the isolation of Corynebacterium diphtheriae?

  • Deoxycholate citrate agar
  • Eosin methylene blue or Levine's medium
  • Cystine tellurite blood agar (CTBA) (correct)
  • Columbia colistin-nalidixic acid agar (CNA)

    • Which of the following media is a differential medium for lactose fermenters and non-lactose fermenters?

  • Edward-Hayflick agar
  • Dorset egg medium
  • Czapek agar
  • Eosin methylene blue or Levine's medium (correct)

    • Which agar is used for culturing Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?

  • Columbia colistin-nalidixic acid agar (CNA) (correct)
  • Cycloserine cefoxitin fructose agar (CCFA)
  • Dieudonne's medium
  • Turbidimetric Method

    • What is the primary use of Czapek agar?

    <p>Isolation of Nocardia asteroides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of inhibitory substances in selective culture media?

    <p>Prevent growth of unwanted microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which culture technique is used to isolate Clostridium difficile?

    <p>Cycloserine cefoxitin fructose agar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would be the best medium to use for culturing Leptospira interrogans?

    <p>Dieudonne's medium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates using anaerobic culture methods from aerobic methods?

    <p>Type of microorganisms that can grow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using trypticase soy broth in bacterial inoculation?

    <p>To transfer bacteria directly for plating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is used to support anaerobic cultivation?

    <p>Inoculating with a loop into a Gaspak jar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the stab inoculation technique primarily assess in sulfide, indole, motility agar (SIM)?

    <p>The sulfide production of Enterobacteriaceae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of medium is thioglycollate classified as?

    <p>Enriched media</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What symptom indicates the hemolytic pattern when using blood agar plates (BAP)?

    <p>Color change in the medium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of calcium carbonate in anaerobic culture methods?

    <p>To maintain an anaerobic environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which inoculation technique is specific for studying hemolytic patterns?

    <p>Stabbing with an inoculating needle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common feature of selective media?

    <p>It inhibits the growth of certain bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Enteric Agar (HEA)?

    <p>To isolate specific enteric bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Mannitol Salt Agar (MSA) select for certain organisms?

    <p>By using high concentrations of sodium chloride to inhibit non-halophilic bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Salmonella colonies on Xylose Lysine Deoxycholate (XLD) agar?

    <p>They form red colonies that have black centers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of an inhibitory substance for Gram-positive bacteria?

    <p>Crystal violet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of sodium thiosulfate in XLD agar?

    <p>To differentiate Salmonella from Shigella</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which inoculation technique is most commonly used for isolating cultures?

    <p>Streaking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of inhibitory substances, which of the following would inhibit swarming bacteria like Proteus species?

    <p>Alcohol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an anaerobic condition in a culturing environment characterized by?

    <p>Complete absence of oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Culture Media Overview

    • Various agar media types are employed for bacterial culture, including Trypticase Soy Broth, TSI, HEA, MacConkey, LIA, XLD, SCA, MSA, TCBS.
    • Enriched broth media, like Salmonella-Shigella Agar (SSA), facilitate the growth of specific organisms.

    Techniques for Anaerobic Cultivation

    • Utilize specialized culture mediums like thioglycollate to establish anaerobic environments.
    • Employ boiling of culture mediums to eliminate oxygen.
    • An anaerobic chamber system ensures a controlled environment free from oxygen.
    • Gaspak jars or Kendall jars create anaerobic conditions using specific catalysts and calcium carbonate.

    Inoculation Methods

    • Stabbing Technique: Used for Sulfide, Indole, Motility Agar (SIM) with an inoculating needle; essential for observing hemolytic patterns in streptococci or sulfide production in Enterobacteriaceae.
    • Streaking Technique: Most common inoculation method, providing a semiquantitative growth estimate by isolating individual colonies across quadrants on the medium.

    Growth on Agar Plates

    • Hemolysis patterns in blood agar plates (BAP) are crucial for identifying Streptococcus spp.
    • Selective and differential media, such as HEA and XLD, distinguish between pathogens like Salmonella (red with black centers) and Shigella (red/clear colonies).

    Key Components of Selective Media

    • HE Agar: Bile salts and dyes inhibit non-enteric pathogens while allowing growth of target organisms in the lower gastrointestinal tract.
    • XLD Agar: Contains sodium desoxycholate, differentiating Salmonella and Shigella effectively.

    Inhibitory Substances in Media

    • For Gram-Positive Bacteria: Crystal violet, gentian violet, basic fuchsin, and bile salts are effective inhibitors.
    • For Gram-Negative Bacteria: Potassium tellurite and sodium azide inhibit unwanted growth.
    • Proteus Species: Swarming is inhibited by alcohol and chloral hydrate.

    Types of Media for Specific Pathogens

    • Columbia CNA Agar: Specifically for Gram-positive cocci.
    • Cystine Tellurite Blood Agar: Targets Corynebacterium diphtheriae.
    • Cycloserine Cefoxitin Fructose Agar (CCFA): Isolates Clostridium difficile.
    • Deoxycholate Citrate Agar: Used for detecting Salmonella and Shigella in stool specimens.

    Specialized Methods

    • Turbidimetric Method: Measures cell mass based on light transmission through culture.
    • Specific media designed for bacteria such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Leptospira interrogans include Dorset egg medium and Ellinghausen, McCullough, Johnson, and Harris medium respectively.

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    Test your knowledge on various culture media used in microbiology. This quiz includes examples like Trypticase soy broth and different agar types to assess your understanding of bacterial transfer techniques. Perfect for students studying microbiological laboratory practices.

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