Escherichia Footage Collection: Introduction, List of Footage, and Short Description

Escherichia coli colony morphology on CLED agar of urine culture

Introduction Escherichia is a genus of the Enterobacteriaceae family commonly found in the intestines of humans and animals. It plays an essential role in digestive health, but certain strains can cause infections. E. coli is often associated with gastrointestinal illnesses, urinary tract infections, and foodborne …

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Serratia liquefaciens: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Serratia liquefaciens and Klebsiella pneumoniae growth on CLED agar of Urine Culture

Introduction Serratia liquefaciens is a species of Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria belonging to the genus Serratia. This bacterium is known for its diverse distribution in various environmental niches, including water, soil, plants, and human-related habitats. It has also been associated with clinical infections in humans, making …

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CLED Agar: Introduction, Composition, Principle, Preparation, Testing Procedure, Colony Characteristics, Modifications, Limitations, and Keynotes

Staphylococcus aureus (11 o'clock) Klebsiella pneumoniae (5 o'clock) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (8 o'clock) growth on CLED agar-Back View

Introduction of CLED Agar CLED stands for cysteine, lactose, and electrolyte-deficient. CLED agar or medium is a differential culture medium used for the isolation and enumeration of bacteria in urine specimens from suspected cases of urinary tract infection (UTI). It favors the growth of all …

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