Description
Quantity: 10/Pk.
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Campylobacter are Gram-negative, spirally shaped microaerophilic organisms which may be present in raw milk, untreated water, improperly handled food and undercooked meats, poultry and shellfish. Human consumption of these organisms can result in a range of clinical illnesses from transient asymptomatic colonization to severe dysentery. The symptoms of Campylobacter enteritis include diarrhea, stomach pain, nausea, fever, and headache and muscle pain.Use Campy Blood Agar with 5% Sheep Blood, Antibiotics for primary and selective isolation of Campylobacter from fecal specimens.
• Selective: the incorporation of cephalothin, amphotericin B, trimethoprim, vancomycin, and polymyxin B in the medium makes the medium inhibitory toEnterobacteriaceae, staphylococci, and yeast.
• Ready to use: convenience of prepared media.Casein and meat peptones in the medium provide nitrogen, carbon, and sulfur which are essential for the recovery of Campylobacter sp. Sodium is a source of essential electrolytes and maintains osmotic equilibrium. Dextrose is an energy source and yeast extract supplies B vitamins. Sheep blood provides hemin and other necessary growth factors.Not all products are available for sale in all territories. Please inquire.Remel™ and Oxoid™ products are now part of the Thermo Scientific brand.
