Clinical Campylobacter infections are reported to contribute to around 50% of all reported cases of infectious intestinal disease in the UK, with chicken an important source of the organism. Proper detection helps to manage the disease and microbiological culture media offer a straightforward method for isolating pathogens in food, environmental samples and faeces.
Lab M’s Campylobacter culture media are designed to isolate C. jejuni and C. coli, the two main pathogens responsible for Campylobacter enteritis. The range includes Campylobacter Blood-Free Selective Medium, an improved version of CCDA (charcoal-cefoperazone-deoxycholate agar) and Campylobacter Enrichment Broth, which uses the Bolton formulation.
Lab M’s Campylobacter media range supports the development of the necessary isolation and identification strategies. For example, Lab M Campylobacter Enrichment Broth enhances recovery of sublethally damaged organisms, providing an effective enriched broth for subculture on selective media such as the company’s Campylobacter Blood-Free Selective Medium.
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