Monthly Archives: April 2017
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April 24, 2017Posted: April 24, 2017Read MoreNext up for CHROM month, We examine HardyCHROM Vibrio and the risks of shooting back oysters on the half shell...
Summer is fast approaching and beach goers everywhere are rejoicing. Warmer weather, sunny skies, and fresh seafood: what's not to love about summer? Well, the warmer weather brings something else besides people to the coastal waters. Summer is prime time for Vibrio....
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April 17, 2017Posted: April 17, 2017Read MoreIn 1968, Hektoen Enteric (HE) Agar was introduced by the Hektoen Institute of Chicago. HE agar is a selective and differential agar used for the culture of Salmonella and Shigella from patient stool samples. HE agar contains indicators of lactose fermentation and hydrogen sulfide production, while possessing inhibitors to prevent the growth of Gram-positive bacteria.
