Sunday, March 29, 2009

Mitis Salivarius Agar


Morphology: Coccus

Arrangement: Chains

Gram reaction: Gram Positive

Species:

  1. Streptococcus mitis (Alpha hemolytic)
  2. Streptococcus salivarius (gamma hemolytic)

Gingival Test

  • Medium: Mitis Salivarius Agar (selective for streptococcus)

  • Selective ingredient: Tellurite

  • Indicator: Methylene Blue

  • Sample source: Oral Cavity (gingival - gums)