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World J Gastroenterol. Feb 21, 2006; 12(7): 1129-1132
Published online Feb 21, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i7.1129
Table 2 Germ groups and cultures used in study
Germ groupsCultures
All germsPlate count skim milk agar
StreptococciM-17-agar according to Terzaghi
LactobacilliMRS-agar De Man, according to Rogosa and Sharpe
BifidobacteriaMGLP modified Garche agar
BacteroidsAnaerob blood agar base according to CDC
ColiformsViolet red bile (VRB) agar
Escherichia coliLauryl sulfate broth
Eosin methylene-blue lactose sucrose (EMB) agar
EnterobacteriaViolet red bile dextrose (VRBD) agar according to Mossel
-Lactose- positiveHektoen enteric agar
Lactose-negative
EnterococciCitrate azide tween carbonate (CATC) agar base
Anaerob sporaReinforced clostridial agar
Anaerobic agar according to Brewer
Yeasts and mouldsYeast extract glucose chloramphenicol (YGC) agar