STREPTOCOCCUS ENRICHMENT BROTH (SE BROTH)

The ability of Enterococci to hydrolyze the esculin was first observed by Rochaix. The Enterococci can hydrolyze the esculin but not the other Streptococci can do it. Presumptive identification of group D Streptococci by bile esculin test was reported by Facklam and Moody. Later on Bile Esculin medium was modified by Isenberg et al by reducing the bile concentration and by adding sodium azide to the medium.

for enrichment of Streptococci

Enterococcus faecalis

Clinical Diagnostics

500 gm