Nonfermentative bacilli associated with man. II. Detection and identification.

摘要: More than 600 strains of nonfermentative Gram-negative bacilli were examined to establish reliable procedures for their detection and identification in a clinical laboratory. Growth on the surface but neither growth nor acid butt Kligler iron agar medium was found be completely means detecting these bacilli. However, some Moraxella fail grow this medium, hence cannot thus detected. Six reagents oxidase test examined. Most gave dependable results did not require careful timing. Aberrant obtained with occasional species. all other features such permitted correct identification. 98% identified. Identification effected battery 12 screening tests followed, minority strains, by completion tests. All assigned one six groups basis tests; 60% also identified Completion usually required weakly saccharolytic nonsaccharolytic strains. Alkalinization buffered amides organic salts major part Such are correctly commonly used bacteriology.