Biomerieux Sa

Biomerieux, Inc.

Laurence Barbaux

Céline Roger-Dalbert

Denis Robichon

The present invention concerns a method for specifically detecting and identifying, using a reaction medium comprising at least one esterase enzymatic substrate.

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A substrate which can be used for the direct identification of pathogenic bacteria belonging to the genusby detecting an esterase activity other than Phosphatidyl Inositol-specific Phospholipase C (PI-PLC), an esterase which is specific to the speciesThe use of two substrates, one as described above and the other specific for all or some members of the genusand a reaction medium containing such a substrate or such a combination of substrates are disclosed. An identification method which exploits such culture media is also disclosed. The invention is particularly applicable in the field of diagnosis.

A substrate which can be used for the direct identification of pathogenic bacteria belonging to the genusby detecting an esterase activity other than Phosphatidyl Inositol-specific Phospholipase C (PI-PLC), an esterase which is specific to the species. The use of two substrates, one as described above and the other specific for all or some members of the genus, and a reaction medium containing such a substrate or such a combination of substrates are disclosed. An identification method which exploits such culture media is also disclosed. The invention is particularly applicable in the field of diagnosis.

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