Sabouraud Dextrose Broth + Chloramphenicol 500 grams

Sabouraud Chloramphenicol Dextrose Broth is a selective medium that can be used for the cultivation of yeast, molds and aciduric microorganisms. It is used for cultivating pathogenic fungi, particularly those associated with skin infections. This medium is also used for determining the microbial and fungal content of cosmetics and for the mycological evaluation of food. Dextrose is the fermentable carbohydrate providing carbon and energy. Peptone mixture provides nitrogen, vitamins, minerals and amino acids essential for growth. The dextrose concentration and acidic pH make this medium selective for fungi. This medium is a modification of the Dextrose Broth described by Sabouraud (Cat. 1205), with the addition of chloramphenicol, which inhibits the great majority of bacterial contaminants. Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic which aids in isolating pathogenic fungi from heavily contaminated material, as it inhibits most contaminating bacteria. It is a recommended antibiotic for this type of media due to its heat stability and wide bacterial spectrum.