TRICHOMONAS AGAR BASE

Trichomonas Agar is formulated as per the formulation of Feinberg and Whittington for the detection and isolation of Trichomonas vaginalis and Candida albicans from clinical specimens. Stenton reported that the incorporation of liver digest in the medium plays an important role in detection of Trichomonas vaginalis. Addition of small quantity of agar in the medium creates a slightly reducing atmosphere which in turn favours better growth of Trichomonas species. From a mixed culture of Trichomonas and Candida, good growth of Trichomonas can be obtained as Candida does not interfere with Trichomonas. The medium is equally suitable for the examination of urethral and vaginal swabs and urine specimens. Under anaerobic conditions massive inocula are required.

for detection and isolation of Trichomonas vaginalis and Candida albicans from clinical samples