Thermo Scientific™ Campy Blood Agar Blaser with 5% Sheep Blood and Antibiotics

Description

• Carry out primary and selective isolation of Campylobacter species from fecal specimens with the Thermo Scientific™ Remel™ Campy Blood Agar Blaser with 5% Sheep Blood and Antibiotics
• Campy Blood Agar Blaser with 5% Sheep Blood and Antibiotics is a modification of Brucella Agar Base with Sheep blood and Antibiotics by Blaser
• The additional antibiotic cephalothin was added to improve the inhibition of commensal microbial flora in fecal specimens 1
• 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 to Enterobacteriaceae, 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
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• Remel™ and Oxoid™ products are now part of the Thermo Scientific brand.