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Introduction The Salmonella agglutination test is a laboratory diagnostic method used to identify and serotype Salmonella based on their surface antigens. Salmonella is a genus of bacteria that includes various species, some of which can cause foodborne illnesses and gastroenteritis in humans and animals. The …
Introduction Salmonella Paratyphi (serovar) belongs to Enterobacteriaceae and thus is a Gram-negative bacterium causing mild gastroenteritis to a life-threatening bloodstream infection. It causes paratyphoid fever and it is restricted to humans. Proper sanitation and hygiene may decrease its infection chance. Travelers must be cautious during …
Introduction of MacConkey Agar MacConkey agar (MAC) uses for the culture of gram-negative bacteria and therefore Enterobacteriaceae belonging bacteria grow well on this medium and coliforms also enjoy this medium. MAC is a modification of Neutral Red Bile Salt Agar developed by MacConkey. It was one of the …