Hektoen Enteric Agar And Salmonella-Shigella Agar Culture Media
Item Name Code (INC) 47439
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Additional Information for Hektoen Enteric Agar And Salmonella-Shigella Agar Culture Media
Hektoen Enteric Agar and Salmonella-Shigella Agar are both types of culture media used in microbiology laboratories for the isolation and identification of enteric bacteria, specifically those belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family.
Hektoen Enteric Agar is a selective and differential medium that is primarily used for the isolation and differentiation of Salmonella and Shigella species from other enteric bacteria. It contains various ingredients that inhibit the growth of non-enteric bacteria and allow the growth of Salmonella and Shigella species. It also contains indicators that help differentiate between different types of bacteria based on their ability to ferment carbohydrates.
Salmonella-Shigella Agar is another selective and differential medium used for the isolation and identification of Salmonella and Shigella species. It contains inhibitors that suppress the growth of most gram-positive bacteria and many gram-negative bacteria, allowing for the selective growth of Salmonella and Shigella species. It also contains indicators that help differentiate between different types of bacteria based on their ability to ferment carbohydrates.
Both of these culture media are commonly used in clinical laboratories to aid in the diagnosis of gastrointestinal infections caused by Salmonella and Shigella species. They are part of the In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits, and Sets supply class, which includes various substances and materials used for diagnostic testing in medical, dental, and veterinary settings.
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