Thermo Scientific™ Anaerobic KV Blood Agar (CDC formulation) with kanamycin and vancomycin

Description

• Inhibit gram-positive microorganisms and facultative anaerobic bacteria and select for gram-negative bacilli with Thermo Scientific™ Anaerobic KV Blood Agar [The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) formulation] with kanamycin and vancomycin
• Formulated by V.R
• Dowell and T.M Hawkins at the CDC in Atlanta Georgia 1 , Anaerobic Blood Agar (CDC) supports the growth and typical pigmentation of fastidious, slow-growing and other clinically important anaerobes
• Isolate and cultivate anaerobic organisms, including fastidious strains using the solid medium Remel Anaerobic KV Blood Agar (CDC formulation) with kanamycin and vancomycin
• Selective : Kanamycin and vancomycin are antibiotics which inhibit gram-positive organisms and facultative anaerobic bacteria and select for gram-negative bacilli
• Ready-to-use : Convenience of prepared media
• Anaerobic Blood Agar (CDC) base contains peptones that supply nitrogenous substances and amino acids necessary for the growth of anaerobic bacteria
• Yeast extract provides B-complex vitamins and serves as a growth enhancer
• Hemin, vitamin K and sheep blood stimulate the growth of anaerobes
• Sodium chloride is a source of essential electrolytes and maintains osmotic equilibrium
• Kanamycin and vancomycin are antibiotics which inhibit gram-positive organisms and facultative anaerobic bacteria and select for gram-negative bacilli
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