MEHLMAN’S MAINTENANCE MEDIUM

Description

Campylobacter is a genus of gram-negative bacteria carried in the intestinal tract of animals and therefore contaminate foods of animal origin. Infection with Campylobacter species is one of the most common causes of human bacterial gastroenteritis. Organisms in the genus Campylobacter were originally classified in the genus Vibrio. Most strains now associated with acute gastroenteritis in humans and having the ability to grow at 42?C were originally described as related Vibrios. Mehlmans Maintenance Medium formulated by Mehlman is recommended by APHA for the maintenance of Campylobacter species.