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Which agar is used for the isolation of Campylobacter jejuni?
Which agar is used for the isolation of Campylobacter jejuni?
- Campylobacter agar (correct)
- Lowenstein-Jenson medium
- Eosin methylene blue
- Thayer Martin medium
Which agar is used for the isolation of Campylobacter jejuni?
Which agar is used for the isolation of Campylobacter jejuni?
- Lowenstein-Jenson medium
- Eosin methylene blue
- Thayer Martin medium
- Campylobacter agar (correct)
Which agar is used for the isolation of Campylobacter jejuni?
Which agar is used for the isolation of Campylobacter jejuni?
- MacConkey medium
- Eosin methylene blue
- Thayer Martin medium
- Campylobacter agar (correct)
Which agar is selective for gram-negative bacteria?
Which agar is selective for gram-negative bacteria?
Which agar is highly selective for V. cholerae and V. parahaemolyticus?
Which agar is highly selective for V. cholerae and V. parahaemolyticus?
Which agar is highly selective for V. cholerae and V. parahaemolyticus?
Which agar is highly selective for V. cholerae and V. parahaemolyticus?
Which medium distinguishes between lactose fermenters and non-fermenters?
Which medium distinguishes between lactose fermenters and non-fermenters?
Which agar distinguishes between lactose fermenters and non-fermenters?
Which agar distinguishes between lactose fermenters and non-fermenters?
Which agar is used for the cultivation of pathogens from urine specimens?
Which agar is used for the cultivation of pathogens from urine specimens?
Flashcards
Campylobacter Agar
Campylobacter Agar
Used for isolating Campylobacter jejuni, a common cause of food poisoning.
Eosin Methylene Blue (EMB) Agar
Eosin Methylene Blue (EMB) Agar
Selective for gram-negative bacteria by inhibiting the growth of Gram-positive bacteria.
TCBS Agar
TCBS Agar
This agar is used to isolate Vibrio species.
MacConkey Medium
MacConkey Medium
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CLED Agar
CLED Agar
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Study Notes
- Thayer Martin medium is selective for Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
- Eosin methylene blue is selective for gram negative bacteria.
- Campylobacter agar is used for isolation of Campylobacter jejuni.
- Lowenstein-Jenson medium is used for Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
- MacConkey medium distinguishes between lactose fermenters and non-fermenters.
- Xylose Lysine Deoxycholate Agar (XLD) is used for Salmonella and Shigella species.
- Cysteine Lactose Electrolyte Deficient Agar (CLED) is used for pathogen cultivation from urine specimens.
- TCBS agar is highly selective for V. cholerae and V. parahaemolyticus.
- Thayer Martin medium contains vancomycin, colistin, nystatin, and trimethoprim.
- Lowenstein-Jenson medium contains penicillin, nalidixic acid, and malachite green.
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