Isolate fastidious, obligately anaerobic non-spore forming gram-negative bacilli using the solid medium Thermo Scientific Remel Anaerobic KV Blood Agar (CDC formulation) with paromomycin and vancomycin.

• Selective: Paromomycin and vancomycin antibiotics inhibit facultative and aerobic gram-negative rods².
• Ready-to-use: Convenience of prepared media.

Anaerobic Blood Agar (CDC) base contains peptones that supply nitrogenous substances and amino acids necessary to grow anaerobic bacteria. Yeast extract provides B-complex vitamins and serves as a growth enhancer. Hemin, vitamin K and sheep blood stimulate the growth of anaerobes. Sodium chloride is a source of essential electrolytes and maintains osmotic equilibrium. Paromomycin and vancomycin facilitate the recovery of fastidious, obligately anaerobic non-spore-forming gram-negative bacilli from mixed populations by inhibiting facultative and aerobic gram-negative rods².

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