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Rose Bengal Agar (RBA)- Introduction, Principle, Composition, Test Procedure, Colony Characteristics, Uses, and Keynotes

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Fungal growth on Rose Bengal Agar (RBA) at centre

Introduction Rose Bengal Agar (RBA) is a selective medium for isolating fungi. It contains rose bengal dye, which inhibits bacterial growth. This medium supports the growth of various fungi. Chloramphenicol in RBA further suppresses bacterial contamination. Scientists and clinicians use it for environmental and clinical …

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Cedecea davisae- Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

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Cedecea in wet mount of culture microscopy

Introduction Cedecea davisae is a rare, opportunistic pathogen in the Enterobacteriaceae family. It was first isolated from a human wound. This bacterium can cause infections in immunocompromised individuals. It exhibits resistance to several antibiotics. It is often misidentified due to its rarity. However, proper laboratory …

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