Domotenko, L.V., Morozova, T.P., Sapogova, A.V., Eruslanov, B.V., Khramov, M.V.

Legionelbacagar: opportunities and prospects

State Scientific Center of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Obolensk, Moscow region, Russia

Studies results about characteristics of growth medium for Legionella cultivation — legionelbacagar — are presented in article. It was shown that the medium has good growth characteristics and prolonged shelf life. Successful use of this medium for cultivation of Legionella pneumophila strains isolated during outbreak in Sverdlovsk region in 2007 was demonstrated. Feasibility of its use for isolation of Legionella from environment and clinical samples was discussed.
Zh. Mikrobiol. (Moscow), 2008, No. 2, P. 62—66