Thermo Scientific™ Dermatophyte Test Medium (DermaTube)

Description

• Facilitate selective and differential isolation of pathogenic fungi from cutaneous sources using Thermo Scientific™ Remel™ Dermatophyte Test Medium (DermaTube)
• This medium was formulated by Taplin et al
• for use in locations where specialized training and microscopic examination is not available 1
• A pH indicator and three antimicrobial agents are incorporated into the agar to provide a differential and selective medium for isolation of dermatophytes belonging to the genera Microsporum, Trichophyton , or Epidermophyton
• The dermatophytes are fungi that possess keratinolytic properties that enable them to invade skin, nails and hair 2
• The infections caused by these organisms are commonly referred to as ringworm and are classified by the Latin word tinea followed by the area of the body infected 3
• Facilitate selective and differential isolation of pathogenic fungi from cutaneous sources using Dermatophyte Test Medium (DermaTube)
• Ready to Use: Convenience of prepared media
• Selective: Cyclohexamide, chloramphenicol, and gentamycin are selective agents which inhibit most saprophytic fungi and many gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including some Pseudomonas
• Ease to identify: Phenol red is a pH indicator which detects alkaline metabolites produced by dermatophytes, resulting in a red color development of the medium
• This medium is recommended for use in qualitative procedures
• This medium contains soy peptones that supply the nitrogen and carbon compounds necessary for the growth of microorganisms
• Dextrose is an energy source
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• Remel™ and Oxoid™ products are now part of the Thermo Scientific brand.