How to culture bacteria
Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2023 11:24 am
I would like to culture the strep A bacterium. I am trying to teach my son about bacteria and I’m rusty at microbiology. I happen to get frequent strep throat and thought that would be a good bacteria to learn about considering. I haven’t been in school since 2007 and have memory issues so help us needed. It’s embarrassing, but it is what it is. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Also, can this be done without an incubator? Thank you!
Edit: can it be viewed under a microscope via a throat swab without culturing it first (take swab and wipe on slide, use proper stain)?
[Administrator note - I've combined your edit with your original post.]
Edit: can it be viewed under a microscope via a throat swab without culturing it first (take swab and wipe on slide, use proper stain)?
[Administrator note - I've combined your edit with your original post.]