SABOURAUD DEXTROSE AGAR - fungi growing agent

         Sabouraud agar medium was developed by the French dermatologist Raymond J. A. Sabouraud in the late 1800’s to support the growth of fungi that cause infection of the skin, hair, or nails, collectively referred to as dermatophytes 

Sabouraud dextrose agar is used for growing fungi. It is recommended for skin and nail fungi, as well as other species that are human pathogens

Ingredients : water, dextrose, agar, peptone, antibiotics
Per liter of medium:                    
          Peptone, 10 g                    
          Glucose, 40 g                    
          Agar, 15 g  


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