Brilliant Green Agar w/Sulfapyridine (7277)

Intended Use

Brilliant Green Agar w/Sulfapyridine is specifically designed for the selective enrichment of Salmonella spp., making it an essential tool in microbiological laboratories.

Product Summary and Explanation

Salmonellosis remains a significant public health concern, with non-typhi Salmonella spp. often leading to mild, self-limiting illnesses. These infections primarily occur through the consumption of raw, undercooked, or improperly processed foods that are contaminated with Salmonella, particularly from inadequate handling of poultry products.

Initially described by Kristensen et al. and later refined by Kauffmann, Brilliant Green Agar stands out for its impressive selectivity. This medium allows for moderate inocula to be evenly distributed across its surface, facilitating the optimal recovery of target organisms. The formulation includes sulfonamides that effectively inhibit Escherichia coli and Proteus spp.. Adding 0.1% Sodium Sulfapyridine—utilized by Osborne and Stokes—enhances the recovery of Salmonella from various matrices, including whole egg and egg yolk, making this agar invaluable in diagnostic labs.

Key Features:

• Highly selective medium tailored for the enrichment of Salmonella spp.
• Effective inhibition of common contaminants like Escherichia coli and Proteus spp.
• Optimized for use with moderate inocula for enhanced recovery rates
• Facilitates reliable identification of Salmonella spp. in food products and clinical samples

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