Preston Agar Base is recommended for selective isolation of thermotolerant Campylobacter species.
This selective medium was described by Bolton and Robertson for isolation of Campylobacter species and is recommended by APHA.
Isolation of Campylobacter species on selective agar medium is made both with or without selective broth enrichment.
Direct plating without enrichment is adequate for fresh faecal samples, faecal contents or intestinal specimens as high numbers of the organisms may be anticipated.
For the food samples enrichment is required.
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Preston Agar Base is recommended for selective isolation of thermotolerant Campylobacter species.
This selective medium was described by Bolton and Robertson for isolation of Campylobacter species and is recommended by APHA.
Isolation of Campylobacter species on selective agar medium is made both with or without selective broth enrichment.
Direct plating without enrichment is adequate for fresh faecal samples, faecal contents or intestinal specimens as high numbers of the organisms may be anticipated.
