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Broth for indicating presence of candida yeast and other yeasts and fungi

US4140580A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 10, 1976
Grant dateFeb 20, 1979
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Expiry dateDec 10, 1996

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/944
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A broth medium for the detection of Candida yeasts, Saccharamyces cerevisiae, Torulopsis glabrata, and Aspergillus niger in urine. The medium employs chloramphenicol and potassium tellurite to inhibit the growth of gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. The medium also uses reduced aniline blue biological pH indicator.

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