[Induced filament formation in S. enteritidis by means of different sodium and chloride salts and different carbohydrates]

We have previously observed filament formation in S. enteritidis which grew on media containing different salts and carbohydrates. In this study, sodium citrate, sod. carbonate, sod. molybdate, sod. acetate, sod. sulfate, potassium chloride, calcium chloride, saccharose and glucose were used as inducing agents. Different concentrations of most of the above substances were effective in filament formation in S. enteritidis. Temperature (37 degrees C and room temperature), pH of media and state of media (liquid and solid) are also found to be effective in filament formation in some levels.