摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an agar medium for detecting meticillin resistant microorganisms, in particular, Staphylococci, especially Staphylococcus aureus, with good sensitivity and good specificity.SOLUTION: Disclosed is a culture medium for detecting meticillin resistant microorganisms, comprising in addition to the nutrients for microbial growth, at least one antibiotic selected from the cephalosporin groups of the second or third generation, and a chromogenic agent that releases a chromophore after hydrolysis by an active enzyme in the microorganism.SELECTED DRAWING: None |