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The use of Preston enrichment broth for the isolation of ‘thermophilic’ campylobacters from water

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 October 2009

C. D. Ribeiro  and
T. H. Price
C. D. Ribeiro
Affiliation:
Regional Public Health Laboratory, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff CF4 4XW
T. H. Price
Affiliation:
Regional Public Health Laboratory, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff CF4 4XW
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The application of Preston enrichment broth to isolation of ‘thermophilic’ campylobacters from water has been investigated. Enrichment substantially increased the yield of such organisms. The optimum timing for subculturing the broth was after 48 h incubation. Despite the addition of aerotolerant supplement to the broth the number and variety of isolates was greater when the broth was incubated microaerically than when it was incubated in air.

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Research Article
Information
Journal of Hygiene , Volume 92 , Issue 1 , February 1984 , pp. 45 - 51
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1984

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