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Prompt and reliable culture of exacting anaerobic bacteria in anaerobic jars

Schnelle und verläßliche Züchtung von anspruchsvollen anaeroben Bakterien in Anaerobiertöpfen

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The presently recognized anaerobic bacteria of clinical interest, with the possible exception of some spirochaetes, can be cultured by conventional procedures with an anaerobic jar. Care and attention to detail in the design and operation of an anaerobic jar are essential. Anaerobic cabinets and oxygen-free gassing systems may contribute to further research and development, but the potential usefulness of a good anaerobic jar in clinical bacteriology should not be under-rated.

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Die gegenwärtig anerkannten anaeroben Bakterien mit klinischer Bedeutung könne, mit der möglichen Ausnahme einiger Spirochäten, mit konventionellen Methoden in einem Anaerobiertopf gezüchtet werden. Sorgfalt und Aufmerksamkeit bis ins einzelne sind im Aufbau und beim Betrieb eines Anaerobiertopfes wesentlich. Anaerobierkammern und sauerstofffreie Begasungssysteme können zur weiteren Erforschung und Entwicklung beitragen, aber der potentielle Nutzen eines guten Anaerobiertopfes in der klinischen Bakteriologie sollte nicht unterschätzt werden.

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Collee, J.G. Prompt and reliable culture of exacting anaerobic bacteria in anaerobic jars. Infection 8 (Suppl 2), S150–S152 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01639878

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