Kligler iron agar safety data sheet date of issue 11022009. The original medium was a soft nutrient agar containing dextrose, andrade indicator and lead acetate. After the ei had been stabbed into the agar and zigzagged out of kliglers iron agar slant, it was stored for 48 hours. Acute and delayed effects are indicated in sections 2 and 11. Product summary and explanation kligler iron agar is a modification of kliglers original formula, recommended to identify pure cultures of colonies picked. Box 788 waterville, maine 049030788 227 china road winslow, maine 04901 technical product information kligler iron agar catalog no t1478 16 x 125 mm tube t1479 16 x 125 mm slip cap intended use. It can also be used for the differential identification of gramnegative enteric bacilli on the basis of the fermentation of glucose dextrose, lactose and h2s production. Most of these organisms are nonlactose fermenters, and all are oxidasepositive. The exceptions are blood agar, chocolate agar, kligler iron agar, lowensteinjensen agar, litmus milk broth, sim, and. Glucose fermentation, h2s production, kia, kligler, lactose fermentation. This indicated a negative result and meant that the unknown organism could not. Kligler iron agar is a solid medium used to distinguish between enterobacteriaceae on the basis of their ability to ferment lactose andor glucose and to produce.
The medium is recommended for the identification of colonies picked off from plating media such as macconkey agar, bismuth sulphite agar, or desoxycholate. It is indeed negative in tsi agar, but not in the api20e test or on kligler iron agar where there is no sucrose to be fermented to produce the excess acid to negate the h 2 s reaction. Kligler iron agar kligler hajna is a solid culture medium for the identification of enterobacteriaceae, based on the fermentation of dextrose and lactose and the production of hydrogen sulfide. This can happen because utilization of sucrose in tsi agar suppresses the enzymic pathway that result in h2s production. Israel jacob kligler 24 april 1888 23 september 1944 was a microbiologist. In the api20e test shown below, the biogroup 1 isolate was identified as edwardsiella hoshinae, probably because biogroup 1 was not yet in the database. Lab exercise 75 the kligler iron agar test65 lab exercise 76 coagulase test68 preparation for the next lab lab 8. In 1911, russell 1 described a combination of two sugars in an agar medium to differentiate gram negative intestinal microorganisms. The usefulness of this schema for diagnostic bacteriology. Kligler iron agar kia or the identificaiton of enteric. Principle, procedure and results kliglers iron agar kia is used for the detection of.
Kligler iron agar is a combination of the lead acetate medium described by kligler 1 and russels double sugar agar 2 and is used as a differentiation medium for typhoid, dysentery and allied bacilli 3. Summary kligler iron agar kia combines features of kliglers lead acetate medium and russells double sugar agar. A zionist and humanist, he was born in the austrohungarian empire, educated in the united states and spent most of his career in mandatory palestine, but died before the creation of the state of israel. Kligler iron agar dehydrated culture media for microbiology. If an organism cannot ferment glucose, then in kia, alkaline slantalkalinebutt no change reaction is observed, this reaction alone is sufficient to exclude an isolate from the enterobacteriaceae family. Although both combinations enabled the presumptive recognition and differentiation of salmonella and shigella species, an analysis of data indicated that the combination of kligler iron agar and ureamotilityindole medium performed better than the combination of kligler iron agar and lysine iron agar in detecting salmonella and shigella species. Quality control appearance light yellow to pink homogeneous free flowing powder gelling firm,comparable with 1. For identification of salmonella, shigella, and arizona group organisms from stools, triple sugar iron agar and lysine iron agar are employed. However, when lactose is fermented, the large amount of acid produced, avoids reoxidation and therefore the entire medium turns yellow. Kligler iron agar, modified is recommended for identification of yersinia enterocolitica.
Kligler iron agar is an agar medium used as a differential medium for the presumptive identification of the enterobacteriaceae based upon the fermentation of dextrose, lactose, and hydrogen sulfide production. Biochemical differentiation of the enterobacteriaceae with. Mix well and dissolve by heating with frequent agitation. Pdf biochemical characterization of bacteria responsible. Bailey and lacey further modified the medium by substituting phenol red indicator for. When these carbohydrates are fermented, the resulting production of acid is detected by the phenol red indicator.
Klebsiella pneumoniae is a gramnegative, nonmotile, encapsulated rod shaped bacterium found in the normal flora of the mouth, skin, and intestines. If the oxidase test could be reliably performed on growth from the surface of kligler s iron agar andor triple sugar iron agar slants, it would aid in the screening of potential stool pathogens. Kligler iron agar is used for the differentiation of microorganisms in the enterobacteriaceae family on the basis of dextrose and lactose fermentation and hydrogen sulfide production. Klingler iron agar combines the features of kliglers lead acetate medium 1,2,3 and russells double sugar agar 4. Kligler agar used for the test comprises of casein and meat peptones that supply nitrogenous compounds and amino acids, vitamins necessary for bacterial growth.
Home bacteriology reactions in kligler iron agar reactions in kligler iron agar. Dispense into tubes and sterilize in autoclave at 121. Identify enterobacteriaceae on the basis of double sugar fermentation and hydrogen sulphide production using thermo scientific oxoid kligler iron agar dehydrated. Culture and sensitivityidentification of an unknown enterobacteriaceae and antibiotic susceptibility test. Make a suspension of 52 g in 1 l of distilled water. Oxidase testing from kliglers iron agar and triple sugar.
The tsi slant is a test tube that contains agar, a phsensitive dye phenol red, 1% lactose, 1% sucrose, 0. Most tube media both broth and agar can be stored at room temperature for about two months. Oxoid kligler iron agar based on the original medium 1,2,3 combines the principles of russell 4, double sugar agar, with ferric citrate as an indicator to detect hydrogen sulphide production. The exceptions are blood agar, chocolate agar, kligler iron agar, lowensteinjensen agar, litmus milk broth, sim, and thioglycollate broth, all of which should. Multiple drugresistant salmonella strains isolated from a. Kliglers iron agar test was the next test that was. Kliglers iron agar kia is used for the detection of carbohydrate fermentation. All of these ingredients are mixed together, heated to sterility, and allowed to solidify in the test tube at a slanted angle. Kliglers iron agar test procedure, uses and interpretation. Kligler agar msds material safety data sheet or sds, coa and coq, dossiers, brochures and other available documents. Bacterial isolates were initially identified to genus level by colony morphology, gram staining, catalase reaction, oxidase reaction, coagulase reaction, indole reaction, and growth on kligler iron agar, as described by cheesbrough. Useful differential medium proposed by kligler for the identification of gramnegative intestinal microorganisms.
What is kligler s iron agar it is a multiple test medium that will detect lactose and glucose fermentation, and the production of hydrogen sulfide resulting from the breakdown of the amino acid cysteine. Showing biochemical test of isolated bacteria, a sim test, b simmons citrate test, c kligler iron agar test, d triple sugar iron test, e urease test. Reactions in kligler iron agar medical laboratories. A differential medium for the recognition of enteric pathogens by their ability to ferment glucose andor lactose, and liberate sulphides. Kligler iron agar kia combines features of kliglers lead acetate medium and russells double sugar agar. Kligler iron agar aids in the differentiation of gramnegative enteric bacilli on the basis of their ability to ferment dextrose and lactose and produce sulfides. Evaluation of ureamotilityindole medium for recognition. The medium is recommended for the identification of colonies picked off from plating media such as macconkey agar, bismuth sulphite agar, or desoxycholate citrate agar, etc. Discount bbl kligler iron agar 2117 wholesale resale dealer discounts.
Kligler iron agar is used for the differentiation of microorganisms in the enterobacteriaceae family on the basis of dextrose and lactose. Kligler iron agar k11100 safety data sheet according to 19072006ec reach, 4532010eu, 2015830eu section 4. Cm0033 risk phrases safety phrases ec classification this preparation is not classified as dangerous according to the ec directive 88379eec. Chemical spill kit inoculating loops, flint strikers, plastic pipettes, microscope lens cleaner and lens paper. Keep well closed and protected from direct sunlight and moisture.
The tsi slant is a test tube that contains agar, a phsensitive dye, 1% lactose, 1% sucrose, 0. Kligler iron agar kia or the identificaiton of enteric bacteria. Kligler iron agar combines the characteristics of russell double sugar agar and kligler lead acetate medium with phenol red as the dye indicator. Shigella is gramnegative, nonmotile, nonspore forming, rodshaped bacteria closely related to escherichia coli and salmonella. The growth characteristics of enterobacteriaceae on tsi media are slightly different from those on kligler iron agar. If the oxidase test could be reliably performed on growth from the surface of kliglers iron agar andor triple sugar iron agar slants, it would aid in the screening of potential stool pathogens. Strain 11925 showed an acid butt and alkaline slant on kiagar, with a small quantity of hydrogen sulfide. Kligler iron agar is a modification of kligler s original formula, recommended to identify pure cultures of colonies picked from primary plating media. The methods are based on primary differentiation of the various groups of bacteria by the use of kligler iron agar and lysineironagar. Bailey and lacey substituted phenol red for andrade indicator previously used as ph. The causative agent of human shigellosis, shigella causes. Application recommended as a differential medium in the study of the gramnegative intestinal microorganisms.
Distribute into test tubes and sterilize at 121c for 15 minutes. History in 1911, russell described a medium containing two sugars for the isolation of typhoid bacilli in urine. He was one of the first four professors of the hebrew university and the founder of department of hygiene and. Many members of the familyvibrionaceae have been implicated as causative agents of diarrhea. Kligler iron agar is a modification of kliglers original formula, recommended to identify pure cultures of colonies picked from primary plating media. Kligler iron agar 7140 intended use kligler iron agar is used for the differentiation of microorganisms on the basis of dextrose and lactose fermentation and hydrogen sulfide production. Subscribe to our email newsletter to receive updates. Klingler iron agar combines the features of kligler s lead acetate medium 1,2,3 and russells double sugar agar 4. Since there is only a small amount of sugar dextrose in the medium, acid production due to its fermentation is very limited and. When the test was checked, the agar had not formed a dark precipitate at the bottom of the test tube.
Food and drug administration 10903 new hampshire avenue silver spring, md 20993 1888infofda 18884636332 contact fda. Kligler s iron agar kia is used for the detection of carbohydrate fermentation. Hajna developed the formulation for tsi agar by adding sucrose to the double sugar glucose and lactose formulation of kligler iron agar. Tetracycline antibiotic revealed the highest activity with inhibition zone of 22. What is kliglers iron agar it is a multiple test medium that will detect lactose and glucose fermentation, and the production of hydrogen sulfide resulting from the breakdown of the amino acid cysteine. It will cause the agar to breakdown and become unusable. As mentioned in theory, the fermentation readings with tsia and kia must take place between 18 and 24 hours after inoculation. Hardy diagnostics kligler iron agar kia is recommended for use in differentiating certain members of the enterobacteriaceae by demonstrating hydrogen sulfide production and the fermentation of dextrose and lactose. Kligler iron agar intended use kligler iron agar is used for the identification of enterobacteria by the rapid detection of lactose and glucose fermentation with or without gas production, as well as the production of hydrogen sulfide. In 1918, kligler described a medium for detection of h 2 s and differentiation of salmonella spp. Kligler iron agar dehydrated culture media for microbiology physical data.
Reactions of kia helps to includeexclude particular bacterial. Other notes components gl peptic digest of animal tissue 15. For identification of salmonella, shigella, and arizona group organisms from stools, triple sugar iron agar and lysineironagar are employed. The kliglers iron agar test employs a medium for the identification of enterobacteriaceae, based on double sugar fermentation and hydrogen sulphide production. Reactions of kia helps to includeexclude particular bacterial isolate in the family enterobacteriaceae. Kliglers iron agar test was the next test that was performed. Antimicrobialresistant bacteria in infected wounds, ghana. The kliglers iron agar test employs a medium for the identification of enterobacteriaceae, based on double sugar fermentation and hydrogen.
Kliglers iron agar test was the next test that was performed on the unknown isolate. Handling and storage occupational exposure limits preparation europe. The production of acid by lactose andor dextrose fermentation results in color. Evaluation of ureamotilityindole medium for recognition and. The methods are based on primary differentiation of the various groups of bacteria by the use of kligler iron agar and lysine iron agar.
Heat stirring constantly to boiling point and boil for 1 minute. Kligler iron agar kia test is used in differentiating certain members of the enterobacteriaceae by demonstrating hydrogen sulfide production and the fermentation of dextrose and lactose. Kligler iron agar dehydrated culture media for microbiology preparation suspend 52 grams of the medium in one litre of distilled water. Catalase test, macconkey agar test, kligler iron agar test, tween 80 hydrolysis test, kings b test was negative. The medium is recommended for the identification of colonies picked off from plating media such as macconkey. Sugar fermentation is shown by acid production, which turns the indicator from red to yellow. The basal medium of kia is composed of casein and meat peptones with the addition of lactose and dextrose. Kligler iron agar is a modification of kliglers original formula, combining features of the kliglers lead acetate medium with the features of russells double sugar agar. Kligler iron agar, in addition to peptone, hm peptone b and yeast extract, contains lactose and glucose dextrose, which enables the differentiation of species of enteric bacilli. These strains produced acid from lactose in purple broth base and were positive in onitrophenylbetadgalactosidase onpgtest in the minitek system. Phenol red is the ph indicator, which exhibits a colour change in response to acid produced during the fermentation of sugars. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
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