Open AccessIdentification of Enterobacteriaceae
Author(s) -
Martin Frobisher
Publication year - 1956
Publication title -
american journal of public health and the nations health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2330-9679
pISSN - 0002-9572
DOI - 10.2105/ajph.46.1.108
Subject(s) - enterobacteriaceae , identification (biology) , biology , escherichia coli , genetics , ecology , gene
An evaluation of the accuracy and convenience of the Auxotab Enteric 1 System for identification of Enterobacteriaceae was performed with 160 bacteria. Identification at the species level was correct in 134 (83.8%) instances and at the generic level in 144 (90%) instances. Sixty strains failed to achieve the minimal concentration of organisms required to complete the identification process within 7 hr. The system was judged to be laborious and to present a potential hazard to those working with it.
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