Tryptone Sucrose Tetrazolium Agar Base (TSTA) along with addition of Triphenyl Tetrazolium Chloride is recommended for isolation of Vibrio species.This medium is formulated in accordance with Kourany medium and is approved by ISO Committee for the isolation of Vibrio species, especially V. parahaemolyticus.
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