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Listeria monocytogenes is the etiologic agent for a variety of human and animal infections with the source often being various foods or dairy products^3,4. It causes a disease named listeriosis which is a frequent cause of abortions in cattle, sheep and in human beings. Symptoms are demonstrated as septicemia, encephalitis, and circulatory monocytosis. Listeria survives over a wide variety of temperatures and pH levels^5. Hence it can sustain various food processing techniques^6.Selective isolation of Listeria monocytogenes is carried out using this medium.
• Selective culture media:Use of inhibitory agents such as Phenylethyl alcohol, glycine and lithium chloride helps to isolateL. monocytogenes.
• Recommended byAPHA: For the isolation of Listeria from foods^2.This medium contains peptone and beef extract that supply nitrogenous substances, amino acids, and vitamins necessary for the growth of L. monocytogenes. Phenylethyl alcohol inhibits gram-negative bacteria; glycine inhibits certain gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria including Enterococcus faecalis and Escherichia coli and lithium chloride inhibits a wide range of bacteria apart from L. monocytogenes.Not all products are available for sale in all territories. Please inquire.Remel™ and Oxoid™ products are now part of the Thermo Scientific brand.
