I have just scanned several texts on aerobiology and while Actinomycetes are
frequently discussed, there is precious little information on methods for
isolating and identifying. Although various named species feature in the
introduction and discussion sections of the papers, the results often just
refer to "actinomycetes".
Some species of concern in air quality are thermophilic or thermotolerant
and one can incubate at 37 and 55C to gain some selectivity.
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Paul and Kimberly Liska <pliska at istar.ca> wrote in message
news:F4eA4.1066$xz1.20752 at cac1.rdr.news.psi.ca...
> Hello:
> I was wondering if anyone can help me find more information on the group
> Actinomycetes. I realize you can identify these bacteria using TSA
(tryptic
> soy agar). TSA however grows many types of bacteria. How can I identify
> Actinomyces on TSA? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
>> Kim
> --
> E-mail: pliska at istar.ca>>
