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Thermo Scientific™ Campylobacter Selective Medium (leaked horse blood, vancomycin, polymyxin B, trimethoprim, cefaperazone)
Description
Selectively isolate Campylobacter species from fecal specimens with this selective ready to use medium.
Selectively isolate Campylobacter species from fecal specimens with Thermo Scientific™ Remel™ Campylobacter Selective Medium (leaked horse blood, vancomycin, polymyxin B, trimethoprim, cefaperazone). The medium is a modification of original Skirrow formula with the addition of 50 mg/l of cefoperazone. Cefoperazon is a cephalosporin antibiotic with enhanced activity against pseudomonas and members of the Enterobacteriaceae.
Campylobacter jejuni is a major cause of acute diarrheal diseae in humans1. It has worldwide distribution, and is ubiquitous in domestic pets and food animals.
Campylobacter Selective Agar is supplemented with a range of antimicrobials to inhibit background flora (including vancomycin, polymyxin B, trimethoprim, cefaperazone).
- Laked horse blood supplies X factor (hemin) and other necessary growth factors
- Vancomycin inhibits Gram-positive bacteria, polymyxin B inhibits most Gram negative bacilli, and trimethoprim inhibits Proteus
- Cefoperazone enhances suppression of Pseudomonas, thereby improving recovery of Campylobacter spp. from fecal specimens
- Ready-to-use convenience of prepared media.
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Remel™ and Oxoid™ products are now part of the Thermo Scientific brand.
Specifications
Specifications
| Description | Campylobacter Selective Medium |
| Format | 12mm x 85mm Monoplate |
| Product Type | Agar |
| Quantity | 10/Pk. |
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