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An improved method for quantification of Vibrio vulnificus in oysters
C D Cruz1, J K Win, G C Fletcher
1The New Zealand Institute for Plant & Food Research, Limited Private Bag 92169, Auckland 1142, New Zealand.
Abstract:
Chromogenic agar was compared with the FDA recommended cellobiose-colistin agar for assessment of Vibrio vulnificus in oysters. A two-step culture confirmation method was also evaluated. The inclusion of CA gave a 33% increase in the detection rate and the two-step culture confirmation eliminated 62.5% of false positives.
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