Silica gel as transport medium for Corynebacterium diphtheriae under tropical conditions (Indonesia )

J Clin Microbiol. 1987 May;25(5):964-5. doi: 10.1128/jcm.25.5.964-965.1987.

Abstract

Silica gel was confirmed as a useful transport medium for Corynebacterium diphtheriae in the investigation of diphtheria cases in which there is no ready access to laboratory facilities.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Corynebacterium diphtheriae / growth & development*
  • Culture Media
  • Diphtheria / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Indonesia
  • Pharynx / microbiology
  • Silica Gel
  • Silicon Dioxide
  • Specimen Handling*
  • Tropical Climate

Substances

  • Culture Media
  • Silica Gel
  • Silicon Dioxide