CHROMagar™ StrepB - 5000 ml

Description

Chromogenic medium for isolation and differentiation of Streptococcus agalactiae (GBS).

The product is composed of a powder base (B) and 2 supplements (S1 + S2).

MEDIUM PERFORMANCE
Compared to CNA Blood Agar and Granada:
1. Easy interpretation: easier reading thanks to an intense and sensitive mauve colony colouration.
2. High sensitivity: detection of GBS, including non-haemolytic strains, with sensitivity close to 100 %.
3. High selectivity: differenciation of GBS from other bacteria by selective inhibition or by counter-colouration.
4. Fast: results in 18-24 h.
5. Simplicity: incubation in aerobic conditions. Confirmation by latex agglutination can be performed directly on the colony.

TYPICAL APPEARANCE OF MICROORGANISMS:
Streptococcus B → Mauve
Other Microorganism → blue, colourless or inhibited

The Group B Streptococci (GBS), also known under the name of Streptococcus agalactae, are the cause of numerous infectons in adults but mostly an important cause of serious neonatal infectons, occurring in the frst three weeks of life. Studies indicate that approximately 12-27 % of pregnant women are colonised by GBS. CHROMagar™ StrepB is partcularly suitable for the GBS carriage screening in pregnant women and the newborns infecton monitoring.

Also available in 25 L (SB283-25).