Most of our experience with saline water shows non detection of bacteria. I would like to know which type of bacteria exist in saline water. Which is most effective detection and treatment method?
In saline environment also , we find salt tolerant bacteria. However, I don't think , it will bring any change in methodology to be adopted for isolation of bacteria from such sources...
Normal saline and dextrose 5% in water do not support bacterial growth 24 hours after their preparation using standard sterile techniques in the perioperative space