Selectively isolate, differentiate Shigella and Salmonella species from pathological specimens and suspected foodstuffs with this medium.
Selectively isolate, differentiate Shigella and Salmonella species from pathological specimens and suspected foodstuffs with InMicro® Dehydrated: SS Agar Modified. SS Agar Modified is designed to overcome the difficulties faced by SS agar. The improved formulation includes an alteration to the bile salt mixture, peptone, and pH value, improving its performance in the growth of shigellae and improved colony size for salmonellae with improved blackening at the center.
Salmonella and Shigella are major causes of bacterial enteric illness with transmission occurring via the fecal-oral route, person-to-person contact, or by the ingestion of contaminated food or water. SS Agar Modified is ideal for screening samples containing mixed flora and suspected of harboring enteric pathogens, e.g., medical specimens or food products.
Although widely used, SS Agar has been criticized because of excessive inhibition of Shigella species.
Investigation has shown that modification to the formulation by alterations to the bile salt mixture, peptone and pH value considerably improve its performance in the growth of shigellae without too much increased growth of commensal organisms.
Salmonella colonies are also larger with improved blackening at the center. The change in formulation has reduced the number of g/L from 63g to 57g.
Manufactured at a cGMP-compliant facility under the ISO 13485 standard, ensuring high-quality manufacturing standards, consistency, and reliability for both research and industrial settings.
Powder
Agar
500 g
For 8.8L medium
Product Quantity | 500 Grams |
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