SABOURAUD DEXTROSE BROTH MEDIUM 3. (as per IP)

Description

Sabouraud Dextrose Agar is Carliers modifications of the formulation described by Sabouraud for the cultivation of fungi, particularly those associated with skin infections. The medium is also recommended by APHA. Sabouraud Dextrose Broth is also a modification by Sabouraud and serves the same purpose as Sabouraud Dextrose Agar. Medium 3. Sabouraud Dextrose Broth is in accordance with IndianPharmacopoeia. Sabouraud dextrose media are peptone media supplemented with dextrose to support the growth of fungi. The acid reaction of the final medium is inhibitory to a large number of bacteria making it particularly useful for cultivating fungi and aciduric microorganisms. For isolation of fungi from contaminated specimens, a selective medium should be inoculated simultaneously. Incubate cultures for 4 to 6 weeks before reporting as negative.