It was developed for the detection of Listeria species from food stuffs. The medium allows growth of Listeria species and gives a presumptive identification of Listeria monocytogenes within 24-48 hours after pre-enrichment. This medium is based on the specific chromogenic detection of ß -glucosidase activity and also rhamnose fermentation.
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