How can I isolate shiga toxin producing E. coli O157?

09 September 2021 1 6K Report

With use of Mac conkey agar and broth. Please I need a hint.

Kindly check the following reference that may be useful:

De Boer, E., & Heuvelink, A. E. (2000). Methods for the detection and isolation of Shiga toxin‐producing Escherichia coli. Journal of applied microbiology, 88(S1), 133S-143S.‏

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