New differential medium for the isolation of Corynebacterium vaginale

J Clin Microbiol. 1977 Apr;5(4):488-9. doi: 10.1128/jcm.5.4.488-489.1977.

Abstract

A new differential medium for isolation of Corynebacterium vaginale is described. This opaque medium containing 1% corn starch allows detection of C. vaginale by the zones of clearing developing around the colonies.

MeSH terms

  • Anaerobiosis
  • Culture Media*
  • Evaluation Studies as Topic
  • Gardnerella vaginalis / growth & development
  • Gardnerella vaginalis / isolation & purification*
  • Haemophilus / isolation & purification*
  • Starch
  • Zea mays

Substances

  • Culture Media
  • Starch