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Chapter-06 Identification of Bacterial Culture—An Overview

BOOK TITLE: Practical Microbiology for MBBS Students

Author
1. Kumar Surinder
ISBN
9789352701902
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/14195_7
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2018
Pages
2
Author Affiliations
1. Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India
Chapter keywords
Culture plate, liquid medium, gram stain, hanging drop preparation, provisional diagnosis, bacteria, practical examination, gram reaction

Abstract

This chapter describes cultural characteristics of bacterial growth in liquid media and solid media. Bacterial growth on a culture plate and in a liquid culture medium will be provided to student for identification of bacterial culture. Liquid medium is prepared from the same culture plate which is given for examination and has the same bacteria. Therefore, first identify the liquid culture medium and describe the characteristics of growth. Hanging drop preparation is made from this liquid media for motility and morphology of the bacteria. Hanging drop preparation is done to demonstrate motility and to study morphology of bacteria. It is prepared from the bacterial growth provided in liquid culture medium in a test tube. A provisional diagnosis can be made on the basis of culture media and liquid medium findings. Further tests such as fermentation and other biochemical reactions, serology, etc. should be used to confirm the identification of bacteria.

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