Monday, March 30, 2009

Genus: Enterobacter

Enterobacter aerogenes


This Genus is a Lactose Fermenter
Genera of Enterobacter are Gram negative non-spore forming rod

TSI Reactions:
  • Yellow Slant - Acid
  • Yellow Butt - Acid
  • Gas - Possitive (cracks or fissures)
IMViC's Reactions:
  • Indole Test -- Negative
  • Methyl Red Test -- No change (negativefor acid - remains yellow)
  • Voges-Proskauer Test -- Positive
  • Citrate Test -- Blue(Positivefor citrate)