Wilkins-Chalgren Agar
| Brand |
Catalog Number |
Type |
Specification |
| Acumedia |
7232 |
Agar Medium |
For anaerobic bacteria cultivation |
| BD / Difco |
218051 |
N/A |
N/A |
| Oxoid |
CM0619 |
N/A |
N/A |
| Merck |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Intended Use
Wilkins-Chalgren Agar is specifically formulated for the culture and isolation of anaerobic microorganisms, providing an optimal environment for growth.
Product Summary and Explanation
Developed by Wilkins and Chalgren, this agar medium is essential for determining the minimal inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of antibiotics against anaerobic bacteria using the agar dilution method. Wilkins-Chalgren Agar stands out due to its unique composition that eliminates the need for added blood, thus facilitating satisfactory growth across a broad spectrum of anaerobes.
Anaerobic bacteria are responsible for a multitude of severe human infections, including but not limited to endocarditis, meningitis, wound infections following surgical procedures, and bacteremia. The successful growth of these anaerobic organisms is contingent upon various factors such as oxygen sensitivity, nutritional needs, meticulous sample collection, suitable culture media, as well as controlled incubation conditions (time and temperature).
Key Features
- Facilitates the effective growth of anaerobic bacteria without the need for blood.
- Optimized for minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) determination.
- Supports a variety of clinical applications in microbiology.
