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Why won't a urine culture grow?
may be that antibiotics has killed the bacteria or the environment is not suited to grow a culture
What is throat culture?
It is an attempt to culture (grow) whatever bacteria are living in your throat.
What is an anaerobic bacteria culture?
An anaerobic bacteria culture is a laboratory test used to grow and identify bacteria that can survive and grow in the absence of oxygen. This test helps diagnose infections caused by anaerobic bacteria by allowing them to grow under conditions that mimic their natural habitats.
What is bacteria that grow and reproduce?
All bacteria grow and reproduce
Why obtain pure culture of bacteria from a mixed culture?
i obtain pure culture of bacteria from a mixed culture for obtain pure one bacterial culture
How does a stool culture work?
A sample of the patient's feces is placed in a special medium where bacteria is then grown. The bacteria that grow in the culture are identified using a microscope and biochemical tests.
How to culture bacteria in the laboratory effectively?
To culture bacteria effectively in the laboratory, follow these steps: Prepare a sterile growth medium with nutrients for the bacteria to grow. Inoculate the medium with a small sample of bacteria. Incubate the culture at the optimal temperature and conditions for the specific bacteria. Monitor the growth of the bacteria by observing changes in the culture. Use proper aseptic techniques to prevent contamination. Regularly subculture the bacteria to maintain a healthy and active culture.
What is culture negative bacterial endocarditis?
Endocarditis is an inflammation of the endocardium (part of the heart), and if it is bacterial, the cause for it is bacteria. The part of the term culture negative, means that they tried to grow the bacteria in the lab after taking a blood sample, and were unable to get it to grow.
I am growing bacteria and there's this white fuzzy stuff on top of it. Is that bacteria too or is it something else?
The white fuzzy stuff on top of your bacteria culture is likely mold. Mold can grow on top of bacteria cultures due to contamination. It's important to discard the culture to prevent further contamination and start a new culture.
What is urine culture and sensitivity?
Urine culture is when a doctor orders a urine specimen to be evaluated in a lab to determine exactly what kind of bacteria are living in it and causing problems. "Culture" means to grow, and they literally grow the bacteria so that they can test different antibiotics on it. Some antibiotics may kill the bacteria, and some antibiotics have no effect on the bacteria. This is the "sensitivity" part. If a bacteria is sensitive to an antibiotic, it would be a good choice for treatment of the infection. If it is not sensitive, the it is resistant to the antibiotic and it won't produce a cure.
What is the use of a culture dish?
To grow many types of bacteria and various other microscopic living organisms.
Blood cultures are performed to diagnose what?
which bacteria are responsible for infections.
