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CULTIVATION AND ISOLATION OF MOUTH SPIROCHETES.

Authors :
WICHELHAUSEN, OTTO W.
WICHELHAUSEN, RUTH H.
Source :
Journal of Dental Research; Dec1942, Vol. 21 Issue 6, p543-559, 17p, 9 Black and White Photographs, 2 Charts
Publication Year :
1942

Abstract

The article presents a study of the cultivation and isolation of spirochetes in the mouth. The need for specific conditions and media for the growth of mouth spirochetes is noted, mentioning that cultivation can only be achieved in anaerobic conditions using media with an enriching substance such as ascitic fluid, serum, or blood.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00220345
Volume :
21
Issue :
6
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Dental Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
36558985
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/00220345420210060801