[Anaerodisks for the identification of anaerobic microflora]

The authors review the present-day methods for the identification of gram-negative anaerobic nonsporogenous bacilli and cocci with the use of anaerodisks. Data are presented on the generic and species composition of obligate anaerobes of the gastric contents, proximal section of the jejunum, and the distal portion of the large intestine. Use of anaerodisks helped identify up to 90% of anaerobic cultures isolated from the gastrointestinal tract of man.