COMPLEX AND CHEMICALLY DEFINED MEDIA FOR THE GROWTH OF CRYPTOCOCCUS NEOFORMANS

Abstract

A maltose, ammonium acetate, inorganic salts medium containing thiamine and glutamate was formulated for growth of Cryptococcus neoformans; from which growth levels of approximately 10 to the 9th power cells per ml could be obtained within 72 to 96 hours incubation. A complex medium (nutrient broth with maltose and thiamine) with comparable growth characteristics, was also recommended. Both media supported very well the growth of 11 of 13 strains tested.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1965
Accession Number
AD0464209

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  • Ernest M. Snyder
  • John L. Converse
  • Norman D. Gary

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  • United States Army Biological Warfare Laboratories

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  • Biomedical

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  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
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  • Biological Sciences
  • Body Temperature
  • California
  • Cells
  • Chemical Compounds
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  • Glutamates
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  • Biology

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