MANY efforts have been made to find simple methods for rapid identification of Enterobacteriaceæ. Most of the tests are based on the ability of the bacteria to grow on selective media, or to ...
SIM is commonly used to differentiate members of Enterobacteriaceae. Bacteria that have the enzyme tryptophanase, can convert the amino acid, tryptophane to indole. Indole reacts with added Kovac’s ...