Isolation Methods Flashcards
1
Q
- For C. neoformans; detects phenol oxidase
- brown-black colonies
A
Bird’s seed/ Niger’s seed/ Staib
- Contains Caffeic acid- melanin
2
Q
- for Candida spp.
- stimulates conidia & chlamydospore production
A
Cornmeal Agar w/ Tween 80
3
Q
- for Blastomyces dermatitidis
- induces conversion of mold to yeast
A
Cottonseed Agar
4
Q
- induces pigment production of T. rubrum (red colonies)
- stimulates conidia production
A
Potato Dextrose Agar
5
Q
- differentiates Microsporum spp. Poor growth
A
Rice Medium
6
Q
- differentiates T. rubrum (-) & T. mentagrophytes (+)
- detects urease of Cryptococcus neoformans
A
Urea Agar
7
Q
for C. neoformans
A
Nitrate Production Media
8
Q
species identification of Aspergillus
A
Czapek’s medium
