Simple Procedure for Rapid Identification of Vibrio Cholerae from the Aquatic Environment
| Title | Simple Procedure for Rapid Identification of Vibrio Cholerae from the Aquatic Environment |
| Publication Type | Journal Articles |
| Year of Publication | 2002 |
| Authors | Choopun N, Louis V, Huq A, Colwell RR |
| Journal | Applied and Environmental MicrobiologyAppl. Environ. Microbiol.Applied and Environmental MicrobiologyAppl. Environ. Microbiol. |
| Volume | 68 |
| Type of Article | 10.1128/AEM.68.2.995-998.2002 |
| ISBN Number | 0099-2240, 1098-5336 |
| Abstract | Biochemical tests commonly used to screen for Vibrio cholerae in environmental samples were evaluated, and we found that a combination of alkaline peptone enrichment followed by streaking on thiosulfate citrate bile salts sucrose agar and testing for arginine dihydrolase activity and esculin hydrolysis was an effective rapid technique to screen for aquatic environmental V. cholerae. This technique provided 100% sensitivity and ≥70% specificity. |