Used for the differentiation of S. aueus. Vogel and Johnson enhanced the fermentation reaction by increasing the mannitol concentration to 1 % (w/v).
Preparation Note
Suspend 61.0 g in 1 litre of distilled water and bring gently to the boil to dissolve completely. Sterilize by autoclaving at 121°C for 15 minutes. Cool to 50°C and add 20 ml of sterile 1% potassium tellurite (Cat. No. 17774). Do not heat the complete medium!
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Screening media for detection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus from non-sterile body sites[1]
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We offer two media types: the superior granulated GranuCult® and the cost-efficient powdered NutriSelect® culture media, depending on your needs. The designations basic, plus, or prime are added to indicate the quality control level, from basic quality control to standard QC plus to prime for full regulatory compliance.
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Medical microbiology and immunology, 179(1), 25-30 (1990-01-01)
Four hundred and forty clinical isolates were tested on Baird-Parker and Vogel-Johnson agars with 6 micrograms/ml of oxacillin, to determine their growth characteristics on these potential screening media for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). While both media performed well individually, a
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