Kaitlyn M.

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What is the purpose of Sulfide-Indole-Motility medium in diagnosing infections?

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Priyanga K. answered • 05/21/21

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SIM is a semi-solid medium designed to aid in the differentiation of Enterobacteriaceae especially Salmonella and Shigella based on their ability to produce hydrogen sulfide, to split indole from tryptophan, and to exhibit motility.

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