Effect of dilution on the growth of bacteria from blood cultures.

Roome, A P; Tozer, R A

Roome, A P; Tozer, R A.

J Clin Pathol ; 21(6): 719-21, 1968 Nov.

Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-4887527

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

Artificial blood culture systems were set up to find the dilution with medium necessary to overcome the natural antibacterial effect of blood. The results indicate that blood should be diluted at least 1 in 50 in medium unless an additive such as Liquoid is used.

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Blood; Culture Media; Escherichia coli/growth & development; Proteus/growth & development; Staphylococcus/growth & development; Streptococcus/growth & development; Anticoagulants; Blood Bactericidal Activity; Humans; Solutions

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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Proteus / Staphylococcus / Streptococcus / Blood / Culture Media / Escherichia coli Limits: Humans Language: En Journal: J Clin Pathol Year: 1968 Type: Article

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