MANNITOL SELENITE BROTH (DOUBLE PACK) (PART – I)

Selenite-containing media for the enrichment of Salmonella was first described by Guth. This medium was further modified by Leifson for the enrichment and isolation of Salmonella from clinical specimens. Mannitol Selenite Broth is a selective enrichment medium, more or less similar to Leifson enrichment medium, described by Hobbs and Allison for the isolation of Salmonella. Typhi and Salmonella Paratyphi B from clinical specimens. Mannitol Selenite Broth can also be used for the selective enrichment of Salmonella from water and foodstuffs.

for selective enrichment of Salmonellae from clinical samples