FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
MICROORGANISMS IN FOOD
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Question
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Which agar selectively for detecting salmonella spp?
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Nutrient agar
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Mac Conkey agar
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Blood agar
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Salmonella shigella agar
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -SS Agar is a modification of the Desoxycholate Citrate Agar. It is recommended for testing clinical specimens and food testing for the presence of Salmonella spp. and some Shigella spp.
Detailed explanation-2: -11-XLD agar (Xylose, Lysine Deoxycholate) is a selective media used for isolation of Salmonella and Shigella species from clinical specimen and also from food sample.
Detailed explanation-3: -Salmonella infections are commonly treated with fluoroquinolones or third-generation cephalosporins, such as ciprofloxacin and ceftriaxone. Enteric or typhoid fever is best treated with antibiotics for 5-7 days for uncomplicated cases and up to 10-14 days for a severe infection.
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