acumedia* Bismuth Sulfite Agar

• Intended Use: Bismuth Sulfite Agar is used for the selective isolation of Salmonella spp.
• Product Summary: Bismuth Sulfite Agar is a modification of Wilson and Blair formula. The typhoid organism grows luxuriantly
on the medium, forming characteristic black colonies. Gram-positive bacteria and coliforms are inhibited on Bismuth Sulfite Agar.

The inhibitory action of Bismuth Sulfite Agar permits the use of a large inoculum, increasing the possibility of recovering pathogens that may be present in small numbers. Bismuth Sulfite Agar is generally accepted for routine detection of most Salmonella spp. Bismuth Sulfite Agar is used for the isolation of S. typhi and other Salmonella spp. from food, feces, urine, sewage, and other infectious materials. Bismuth Sulfite Agar is a standard methods medium for industrial applications and the clinical environment.
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