Protocol: Isolation of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) from Soil sample Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) is an ubiquitous, Gram-positive and sporulating bacterium that synthesizes
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Tag: Bacillus
Differences between Anthrax bacilli and Anthracoid bacilli
Differences between Anthrax bacilli and Anthracoid bacilli The saprophytic organisms which simulate the anthrax bacillus closely, both in their morphological
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Biochemical Test of Bacillus anthracis
Biochemical Test of Bacillus anthracis Basic Characteristics Properties (Bacillus anthracis) Capsule Capsulated Catalase Positive (+ve) Gas Negative (-ve) Gelatin Hydrolysis
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Biochemical Test of Bacillus cereus
Biochemical Test of Bacillus cereus Basic Characteristics Properties (Bacillus cereus) Catalase Positive (+ve) Citrate Positive (+ve) Gelatin Hydrolysis Negative (-ve)
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Biochemical Test of Bacillus subtilis
Biochemical Test of Bacillus subtilis Basic Characteristics Properties (Bacillus subtilis) Catalase Positive (+ve) Citrate Positive (+ve) Flagella Flagellated Gas Negative
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Laboratory Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention of Bacillus cereus
Laboratory Diagnosis of Bacillus cereus SPECIMENS: Faeces, vomitus, remaning food (if any), eye specimen (corneal swab) DIRECT DETECTION METHODS Microscopically the
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Clinical manifestation and Pathogenicity of Bacillus cereus
Clinical manifestation of Bacillus cereus A. Food poisoning Two forms of food poisoning: vomiting disease (emetic form) and diarrheal disease
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Habitat of Bacillus cereus
Habitat of Bacillus cereus Bacillus cereus is isolated from soil, vegetables, milk, cereals, spices, fried rice, cooked poultry and meats,
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Cultural Characteristics of Bacillus cereus
Cultural Characteristics of Bacillus cereus Most Bacillus spp grow readily on nutrient agar or peptone media. The optimum temperature for
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Morphology of Bacillus cereus
Morphology of Bacillus cereus Bacillus cereus is gram positive rod shaped bacilli with square ends. Occasionally may appear gram variable
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