Thermo Scientific™ Inhibitory Mold Agar

Description

• Thermo Scientific™ Remel™ Inhibitory Mold Agar (w/chloramphenicol) is used to primarily isolate and cultivate Histoplasma capsulatum , dermatophytes, and other pathogenic fungi
• Ulrich formulated Inhibitory Mold Agar as a general-purpose medium for cultivation of fungi 1
• It is also recommended for selective isolation of pathogenic yeasts and molds such as Cryptococcus neoformans , H
• capsulatum , and Trichophyton spp
• from clinical specimens contaminated with commensal microbial flora 2,3
• Inhibitory Mold Agar primarily supports isolation and cultivation of dermatophytes and other pathogenic fungi
• Inhibitory Mold Agar contains casein and meat peptones that supply nitrogenous compounds, amino acids, and peptides necessary for the growth of fungi
• Dextrose, starch, and dextrin are ready sources of energy
• Sodium chloride and metallic salts are essential electrolytes that help to maintains osmotic equilibrium
• Yeast extract is a source of vitamins
• Ready to use - Solid media Recommended for selective isolation of pathogenic yeasts and molds such as Cryptococcus neoformans , capsulatum , and Trichophyton spp
• from clinical specimens contaminated with commensal microbial flora 2,3 Easy to read - Examine plates for fungal colonies that exhibit typical color and morphology Selective media - Chloramphenicol inhibits many gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria while gentamicin, ciprofloxacin, and vancomycin inhibit commensal microbial flora