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Aeromonas commonly contaminate fish and related seafood products since they occur widely in aquatic environment. Motile aeromonads have also been associated with refrigerated animal products such as chicken, beef, pork etc (1, 2, 3). The predominant organisms found in these foods are Pseudomonas...

The HiMedia chloramphenicol supplement is suitable for use in research facilities and chemical laboratories to conduct wide range of experiments. It is available in sturdy bottle that endures heavy and rigorous usage.

Antibiotic Assay Medium is used in the performance of antibiotic assays. Grove and Randall have elucidated those antibiotic assays and media in their comprehensive treatise on antibiotic assays (1). Antibiotic Assay Medium No. 3 (Assay Broth) is used in the microbiological assay of different...

Escherichia coli is a member of faecal coliform group of bacteria. It is a member of the indigenous faecal flora of warmblooded animals. E.coli is considered a specific indicator of faecal contamination and the possible presence of enteric pathogens. EC Broth was devised by Hajna and Perry (1) and...

Bile, Dried, Purified is obtained from purified fresh bile dessicated under controlled conditions of temperature that helps to ensure a uniform and reproducible product. It is a greenish yellow colored, homogeneous, fine powder having characteristic bile like odor with partly bitter, partly sweet...

Lactic acid bacteria found in dairy products are a diverse group consisting primarily of Streptococcus, Lactococcus, Leuconostoc and homofermentative and heterofermentative Lactobacillus species . Testing for lactic acid bacteria in dairy products may be useful for determining the cause of acid...

Letheen Broth, Modified (Modified Letheen Broth) is recommended for screening cosmetic products for microbial contamination. It is prepared as per FDA for screening cosmetic products for microbial contamination. The word Letheen represents a combination of lecithin and polysorbate (tween) 80. This...

Actinomycetes are gram-positive bacteria, which show marked chemical and morphological diversity but form a distinct evolutionary line of organisms that range from coccoid and pleomorphic forms to branched filaments (1). Actinomycetes form an integral part of soil, water and vegetation. Actinomycete...

The Mueller Hinton formulation was originally developed as a simple, transparent agar medium for the cultivation of pathogenic Neisseria species (1). Other media were subsequently developed that replaced the use of Mueller Hinton Agar for the cultivation of pathogenic Neisseria species, but it...

The agents of brucellosis, Brucella species are normal flora of the genital and urinary tracts of many animals including goats, pigs, cows and dogs. Most humans acquire the disease through ingestion of contaminating milk or through occupational exposure; the disease is particularly common among...

Tryptone, Certified is manufactured by a controlled enzymatic hydrolysis of Casein. It is rich in tryptophan and used by a wide variety of microorganisms, recommended in a number of media such as Sterility Testing media, Diagnostics Media, media for biochemical characterization etc. Appearance Off...

Granulated Columbia Blood Agar Base is an efficient base for preparation of blood agar, chocolate agar and for various selective and identification media.

Agar used for the isolation and enumeration of yeasts and moulds from dairy and other food products.

Stuart Transport Medium is formulated to maintain the viability of clinical specimens during transport without significant overgrowth. It is particularly effective for preserving bacterial samples for laboratory testing. By maintaining the integrity of the sample, it ensures accurate diagnostic...

Leptospirosis is an acute febrile disease caused by members of the genus Leptospira (1,2). Direct culture of blood is the most reliable way to detect Leptospira during the first week of illness. After the first week of illness and for several months thereafter, leptospires may be isolated by direct...

HiCrome ESBL Agar Base is recommended for selective isolation Extended-Spectrum ß-lactamase-Producing Enterobacteriaeceae.

Granulated Hektoen Enteric Agar is for differential and selective isolation of Salmonella and Shigella species from enteric pathological specimens.

Actidione Agar w/ Actidione is recommended for the enumeration of bacteria in specimens containing large numbers of yeasts and moulds.The medium is used for microbiological investigation during brewing and baking. Actidione (Cycloheximide) at a concentration of 0.001% permits the growth of bacteria...

An enrichment and antibiotic supplement recommended for selective isolation of nonsporing anaerobic bacteria. Storage and Shelf Life Store at 2 - 8°C. Use before expiry date on the label.

Lee's agar is used for differential enumerations of yoghurt starter bacteria ( Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus ).This medium described by Lee et al is used for the differential enumeration of yoghurt starter bacteria. This medium is also recommended by APHA for the same...

Tryptone Phosphate Broth is recommended for enrichment and cultivation of enteropathogenic Escherichia coli from suspected food samples as per APHA. It helps to enrich the stressed bacteria, if present.

Agar used for the cultivation of less fastidious microorganisms can be enriched with blood or other biological fluids.

For the cultivation of fastidious organisms, choose this superior formulation of Reinforced Clostridial Broth. It provides an enriched environment that supports extensive growth of Clostridium species, making it an ideal solution for bacteriological examinations. The product ensures a controlled and...

HiCrome ECC Agar is a differential medium recommended for presumptive identification of coliforms in food and environmental samples.