Comparison of slime production under aerobic and anaerobic conditions

Atmaca, S.; Elçi, S.; Gül, K.

Cytobios 88(354): 149-152

1996


ISSN/ISBN: 0011-4529
PMID: 9281813
Document Number: 455305
A total of sixteen clinical isolates of coagulates-negative staphylococci were investigated for slime production by the test tube and Congo red agar method. In order to determine the role of oxygen in slime production, Staphylococcus epidermidis culture plate assay was performed under aerobic and anaerobic conditions. Findings revealed that the slime production was less under the anaerobic conditions.

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