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ENTEROBACTERIACEAE [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-05-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Wastewater Treatment
- Bacterial Diseases
- Food Safety
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Endo agar
1, record 1, English, Endo%20agar
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Endo's medium 2, record 1, English, Endo%27s%20medium
correct
- Endo medium 3, record 1, English, Endo%20medium
correct
- fuchsin agar 3, record 1, English, fuchsin%20agar
- Endo fuchsin agar 3, record 1, English, Endo%20fuchsin%20agar
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A medium containing peptone, lactose, dipotassium phosphate, agar, sodium sulfite, basic fuchsin, and distilled water. Originally developed for the isolation of Salmonella typhi, this medium is now most useful in the bacteriologic examination of water. Coliform organisms [namely Escherichia coli] ferment the lactose and their colonies become red and stain the surrounding medium [whereas] non-lactose-fermenting organisms [namely Salmonella sp.] produce clear, colorless colonies against the faint pink background of the medium. 3, record 1, English, - Endo%20agar
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Endo agar (also called Endo's medium) is a microbiological growth medium with a faint pink colour. ... now used mostly as a coliform medium. Most gram-negative organisms grow well in this medium, while growth of gram-positive organisms is inhibited. ... 2, record 1, English, - Endo%20agar
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
A selective medium for the differentiation of lactose fermenting and lactose non-fermenting intestinal organisms according to Endo (1904). A standard method for the examination of drinking water and wastewater, dairy products and foodstuffs. 4, record 1, English, - Endo%20agar
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Endo agar; Endo's medium; Endo medium; Endo fuchsin agar: named after a Japanese bacteriologist, Shigeru Endo (1869-1937). 5, record 1, English, - Endo%20agar
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Endo-type medium
- Endo's fuchsin agar
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
- Traitement des eaux usées
- Maladies bactériennes
- Salubrité alimentaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- gélose Endo
1, record 1, French, g%C3%A9lose%20Endo
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- milieu Endo 1, record 1, French, milieu%20Endo
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mode d’emploi – Milieux en boîtes de Petri – Prêts à l'emploi : La BD Endo Agar(gélose Endo) est un milieu différentiel légèrement sélectif servant à l'isolement et à la différenciation des Enterobacteriaceae et de plusieurs autres bâtonnets Gram négatifs provenant d’échantillons cliniques. [BD : nom d’un fabricant. ] 1, record 1, French, - g%C3%A9lose%20Endo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Endo est le nom d’un milieu de culture utilisé en bactériologie pour l’isolement et l’identification des bactéries. 2, record 1, French, - g%C3%A9lose%20Endo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La couleur rose du milieu Endo est due à la fuchsine basique. 3, record 1, French, - g%C3%A9lose%20Endo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
gélose Endo; milieu Endo : nommés d’après le bactériologue japonais Shigeru Endo (1869-1937). 3, record 1, French, - g%C3%A9lose%20Endo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Culture bactérienne sur gélose Endo, en milieu Endo. 3, record 1, French, - g%C3%A9lose%20Endo
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-05-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- membrane fecal coliform agar
1, record 2, English, membrane%20fecal%20coliform%20agar
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- m-FCA 2, record 2, English, m%2DFCA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- membrane faecal coliform agar 3, record 2, English, membrane%20faecal%20coliform%20agar
correct
- m-fecal coliform agar 4, record 2, English, m%2Dfecal%20coliform%20agar
correct
- m-faecal coliform agar 5, record 2, English, m%2Dfaecal%20coliform%20agar
correct
- m-FC agar 4, record 2, English, m%2DFC%20agar
correct
- mFC agar 6, record 2, English, mFC%20agar
correct
- fecal coliform agar 7, record 2, English, fecal%20coliform%20agar
- FC agar 7, record 2, English, FC%20agar
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
M-FC Agar is used for the detection of faecal coliforms by the membrane filtration technique. 3, record 2, English, - membrane%20fecal%20coliform%20agar
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Membrane filtration is the method of choice for the analysis of fecal coliforms in water. Samples to be tested are passed through a filter of particular pore size (generally 0.45 micrometre). The microorganisms present in the water remain on the filter surface. When the filter is placed in a sterile Petri dish and saturated with an appropriate medium, growth of the desired organisms is encouraged, while that of other organisms is suppressed. ... A 100 ml volume of a water sample is drawn through a membrane filter (0.45 µm pore size) through the use of a vacuum pump. The filter is placed on a Petri dish containing M-FC agar and incubated for 24 hours at 44.5 °C (112.1 degrees F). This elevated temperature heat shocks non-fecal bacteria and suppresses their growth. 9, record 2, English, - membrane%20fecal%20coliform%20agar
Record 2, Key term(s)
- mFCA
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- gélose pour détection de coliformes fécaux par filtration sur membrane
1, record 2, French, g%C3%A9lose%20pour%20d%C3%A9tection%20de%20coliformes%20f%C3%A9caux%20par%20filtration%20sur%20membrane
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- gélose CF sur membrane 1, record 2, French, g%C3%A9lose%20CF%20sur%20membrane%20%20
proposal, feminine noun
- gélose m-FC 2, record 2, French, g%C3%A9lose%20m%2DFC
see observation, feminine noun
- milieu gélosé m-FC 3, record 2, French, milieu%20g%C3%A9los%C3%A9%20m%2DFC
see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le terme «coliformes fécaux« ou «coliformes thermotolérants» [désigne] toutes les espèces bactériennes faisant partie de la famille des Enterobacteriaceae qui sont aérobies ou anaérobies facultatives, à Gram négatif, asporulées, en forme de bâtonnet et produisant des colonies bleues en moins de 24 heures à 44, 5 °C sur une gélose m-FC contenant du lactose. L'espèce caractéristique et principale des coliformes fécaux est Escherichia coli, mais d’autres souches de coliformes, telles Citrobacter spp, Enterobacter spp et Klebsiella spp, peuvent aussi se reproduire dans un milieu lactosé à 44, 5 °C. 2, record 2, French, - g%C3%A9lose%20pour%20d%C3%A9tection%20de%20coliformes%20f%C3%A9caux%20par%20filtration%20sur%20membrane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La méthode de filtration sur membrane consiste à recueillir, identifier et dénombrer, à la surface d’une membrane filtrante stérile, les bactéries coliformes d’origine fécale dans un échantillon d’eau. Il s’agit de filtrer à travers une membrane de porosité de 0,45 mm un volume déterminé de l’échantillon, de déposer cette membrane sur un milieu de culture sélectif, la gélose m-FC, et d’incuber cette gélose à 44,5 ± 0,2 °C pendant 24 ± 2 heures. Dans ces conditions, les coliformes fécaux forment des colonies bleues, permettant ainsi de les énumérer et de les identifier de façon présomptive. La présence de coliformes fécaux est confirmée ensuite par une réaction positive au test de l’ONPG [test d’utilisation de o-nitrophényl-β-D-galactopyranoside ou de présence de l’enzyme β-galactosidase] et une réaction négative à l’épreuve de la cytochrome-oxydase. Une confirmation spécifique de E. coli demande aussi une réaction positive de l’épreuve du MUG [test d’utilisation de 4-méthylumbelliféryl-β-D-glucuronide]. La présence de sels biliaires dans le milieu m-FC inhibe la croissance de la majorité des organismes à Gram positif et les micro-organismes sporulants alors que le sel de sodium de l’acide rosolique inhibe la croissance d’une variété de bactéries non coliformes. 2, record 2, French, - g%C3%A9lose%20pour%20d%C3%A9tection%20de%20coliformes%20f%C3%A9caux%20par%20filtration%20sur%20membrane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
gélose m-FC; milieu gélosé m-FC : L’abréviation anglaise «m-fc» dans ces termes signifie «membrane faecal coliform», c’est-à-dire «coliformes fécaux sur membrane». 1, record 2, French, - g%C3%A9lose%20pour%20d%C3%A9tection%20de%20coliformes%20f%C3%A9caux%20par%20filtration%20sur%20membrane
Record 2, Key term(s)
- gélose mFC
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-09-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- gammaproteobacterium
1, record 3, English, gammaproteobacterium
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A class of bacteria that includes many genera (Enterobacteriaceae, Vibrionaceae, Pseudomonadaceae, etc.). 2, record 3, English, - gammaproteobacterium
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
gammaproteobacteria; gamma-proteobacteria: plural. 2, record 3, English, - gammaproteobacterium
Record 3, Key term(s)
- gamma-proteobacterium
- gamma-proteobacteria
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- gammaprotéobactérie
1, record 3, French, gammaprot%C3%A9obact%C3%A9rie
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Classe de bactéries qui regroupe plusieurs genres(Enterobacteriaceae, Vibrionaceae, Pseudomonadaceae, etc.). 2, record 3, French, - gammaprot%C3%A9obact%C3%A9rie
Record 3, Key term(s)
- gamma-protéobactérie
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-01-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Bacterial Diseases
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Proteus
1, record 4, English, Proteus
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A genus of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria of the family Enterobacteriaceae, made up of actively motile, pleomorphic organisms. 1, record 4, English, - Proteus
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Colonies exhibit the swarming phenomenon. The organisms are found in fecal material, especially in patients treated with oral antibiotics, and are potential pathogens, associated with urinary tract infections, bacteremia, and abdominal and wound infections. 1, record 4, English, - Proteus
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Maladies bactériennes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Proteus
1, record 4, French, Proteus
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le genre Proteus est classiquement placé dans la tribu des Proteeae(famille des Enterobacteriaceae) qui regroupe également les genres Morganella et Providencia. 1, record 4, French, - Proteus
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-06-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- indole
1, record 5, English, indole
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Indole is a component of the amino acid tryptophan. Some bacteria have the ability to break down tryptophan for nutritional needs using the enzyme tryptophanase. 1, record 5, English, - indole
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- indole
1, record 5, French, indole
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les caractères d’identification [de la famille des Enterobacteriaceae] sont essentiellement «biochimiques» et utilisent des tests qui étudient le métabolisme protéique(présence d’uréase, production d’indole, dégradation du tryptophane) ou la fermentation des sucres(glucose, lactose, saccharose etc..), la capacité d’utiliser le citrate, la présence d’enzymes(décarboxylases, désaminases), la production d’hydrogène sulfuré ou la formation de gaz. 1, record 5, French, - indole
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioquímica
- Microbiología y parasitología
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- indol
1, record 5, Spanish, indol
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cuerpo cristalino derivado del índigo y de la descomposición del triptófano en los intestinos. 1, record 5, Spanish, - indol
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-12-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Bacterial Diseases
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Yersinia
1, record 6, English, Yersinia
Latin
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A recently named genus consisting of several former members of Pasteurella that were reclassified into the family of Enterobacteriaceae. They are Gram-negative facultative rods with simple growth requirements. 1, record 6, English, - Yersinia
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Maladies bactériennes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Yersinia
1, record 6, French, Yersinia
Latin
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Récemment rattachées aux Enterobacteriaceae, les bactéries du genre Yersinia possèdent tous les caractères biochimiques et morphologiques de cette famille. 1, record 6, French, - Yersinia
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades bacterianas
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- Yersinia
1, record 6, Spanish, Yersinia
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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