Anaerobic Bacteriology

Anaerobic Jars Set Up Using the Anaero-Pack

June 2012

This is an illustration of anaerobic jars which have been set up through the use of the Anaero-Pack.  Note that using this system; the plating catalyst is not necessary to be placed in the lid of the jar.

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• Introduction
• Objectives
• Anaerobic Bacteria
• Principal Anaerobic Pathogens
• Specimen Selection: Avoid Contamination With Normal Flora
• Inappropriate Specimens
• Collection and Transport
• Anaerobic Transport Vials
• Anaerobic Transporters
• Anaerobic Culture Media
• Primary Culture CO₂ Holding Jar with Flow Meter
• Incubation
• Anaerobic Jars Set Up Using the Anaero-Pack
• Anaerobic Glove Box
• Anaerobe Culture Triage
• Anaerobe Culture Triage (cont.)
• Identification
• Colonial Morphology
• Pigmented Colonies
• Rapid Identification Using Gram Stain
• Identification
• 16S Ribosomal RNA Sequence of Bacteroides fragilis
• Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing
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• Illustration of the Components of the E-test Method
• Susceptibility Testing by E-test
• Anaerobe Antimicrobial Panels
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