Detecting resilient bacteria on agar test plates (IMAGE)

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Detecting resilient bacteria on agar test plates

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Vibrant red colonies on MacConkey agar: the ability to grow here indicates that the bacteria are resilient. The colour and growth help microbiologists identify common gut bacteria and test their resistance. 

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Photo: Thorben O. Reiche, NTNU/SINTEF

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