Clear broth and plate media for culture of Haemophilus ducreyi

J Clin Microbiol. 1994 Aug;32(8):2019-23. doi: 10.1128/jcm.32.8.2019-2023.1994.

Abstract

Using catalase as a source of heme, we have developed both clear plate and broth media for the growth of Haemophilus ducreyi, the causative agent of chancroid. In the broth medium, the growth phase of the organism can be monitored and the organisms achieve a cell density of > 10(8) CFU/ml.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Catalase / metabolism
  • Culture Media
  • Haemophilus ducreyi / cytology
  • Haemophilus ducreyi / growth & development*
  • Haemophilus ducreyi / metabolism
  • Heme / metabolism
  • Species Specificity

Substances

  • Culture Media
  • Heme
  • Catalase