Differentiate micrococci and staphylococci using Thermo Scientific™ Oxoid™ Furazolidone Discs. Furazolidone is a nitrofuran antibacterial agent. Furazilidone susceptibility testing is a reliable method for differentiation of micrococci (resistant) and staphylococci (sensitive).1
Staphylococcus and
Micrococcus are Gram-positive, non-motile, and non-sporing and catalyse positive cocci. Both of these microorganisms form the normal flora of skin and mucous membranes of man and animals, the members of the genus
Staphylococcus are associated with the clinical infections, the members of
Micrococcus are rarely involved in infections.
Use Furazolidone Discs as a reliable and rapid method for differentiation of micrococci and staphylococci.
- Rapid results
- Reliable results
- Simple and ready-to-use cartridge format
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For In Vitro Diagnostic Use.
For In Vitro Diagnostic Use.
1. J. Baker 1984 J. Clin. Micro Vol 19, No 6: P875 - 879