Methods for the isolation ofAeromonas hydrophilaandPlesiomonas shigelloidesfrom faeces

Abstract
SUMMARY: Two solid selective media, xylose deoxycholate citrate agar (XDCA) and bile salts brilliant green agar (BBG) and an enrichment broth–alkaline peptone water, were evaluated for the isolation ofAeromonas hydrophilaandPlesiomonas shigelloides. Alkaline peptone water and XDCA are useful for recovery ofAeromonasbut notPlesiomonas, whereas BBG is satisfactory for both organisms.