Tryptic Soy Broth Modified, w/Novobiocin
Manufacturer: Neogen Inc.
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Tryptic Soy Broth Modified, w/Novobiocin
Description
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Tryptic Soy Broth Mod, w/ Novobiocin (7694) | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1.09205 |
Intended Use
Tryptic Soy Broth, Modified with Novobiocin is used for the selective enrichment of enterohemorrhagic E. coli in foods.
Product Summary and Explanation
There are four recognized classes of enterovirulent E. coli that cause gastroenteritis in humans. Enterohemorrhagic (EHEC) strain designated E. coli O157:H7, makes up one of the four classes. E. coli serotype O157:H7 is a rare variety of E. coli that produces large quantities of one or more related, potent toxins that cause severe damage to the lining of the intestine. E. coli O157:H7 infection often cause severe bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps. The infection can also cause a complication called Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS). The toxins destroy red blood cells and can lead to kidney failure. About 2 – 7% of infections lead to HUS, particularly in children below the age of 5 and the elderly.
The first major outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 was in 1982, and traced to contaminated hamburgers.2 Other known sources of infection include sprouts, lettuce, salami, unpasteurized milk, juice and/or swimming in or drinking contaminated water.
Tryptic Soy Broth, Modified with Novobiocin is used to enrich food samples suspected of having low levels of EHEC during pathogen testing.