EVALUATION OF DIFFERENT TRANSPORT AND ENRICHMENT MEDIA FOR THE ISOLATION OF HELICOBACTER PYLORI

Authors

  • Farhat Rizvi
  • Abdul Hannan

Abstract

Background: Helicobacter pylori are traditionally difficult to grow on culture media. The present study aims to
determine the optimal transport and culture media for growing the microorganisms. Methods: One hundred antral
biopsies were obtained in duplicate from patients complaining of upper GIT symptoms. Growth was obtained from
44% biopsies transported in Semi Solid Motility Medium (SSMM) and 42% from thioglycolate broth. This difference
was not statistically significant (p = 0.l). Brain Heart Infusion Agar (BH1) plus 7% Horse Red Blood Cells (HRBC)
plus SR69 (antibiotic supplement) was found to be the best of three culture media for isolation of H. pylori, with a
growth rate of 45% (p=<0.001). Results: This study shows that H. pylori is a common cause of gastro-duodenal disease
in Pakistan. Proper transport and selection of culture media is required for optimal isolation from gastric biopsies

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How to Cite

Rizvi, F., & Hannan, A. (2000). EVALUATION OF DIFFERENT TRANSPORT AND ENRICHMENT MEDIA FOR THE ISOLATION OF HELICOBACTER PYLORI. Journal of Ayub Medical College Abbottabad, 12(3). Retrieved from https://www.jamc.ayubmed.edu.pk/jamc/index.php/jamc/article/view/5177

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