Introduction to Microbiology Culture Techniques

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miki

Published: November 28, 2011Posted in: UncategorizedTags: Culture, Introduction, Microbiology, Techniques

Nicole Gentile, PhD Candidate, provides an overview of basic microbiology and the concepts involved, including the bacterial growth curve and classifying organisms based on morphologies. This lecture describes blood, urine and skin/soft tissue cultures, focusing on the types of media, sample collection processes, culture procedures, as well as speciation and susceptibility testing. Basic staining procedures, such as the simple stain, gram stain, spore stain, negative stain, and acid fast stain are briefly discussed. Included in the staining procedure descriptions are explanations of the organisms that the stains identify. In addition to staining procedures, biochemical tests used for differentiating bacteria are covered. Concluding the lecture are some facts about fungi and viruses, focusing on the current 2009 novel H1N1 influenza pandemic.

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24 Comments

1. MrVothuan

   Posted November 28, 2011 at 5:55 AM

   it’s so usefull. thanks

2. FridaFlower

   Posted November 28, 2011 at 6:20 AM

   very good presentation and overview – however blood culture shown is not safe at all!! the use of syringe to dose the bottles is very dangerous since there is a high risk of needle-stick injury. Are there any alternatives for this method?

3. terry1919

   Posted November 28, 2011 at 7:08 AM

   I am glad that these videos are available because I HOPE to return to college to get my degree in Nursing…

4. hbkhadka

   Posted November 28, 2011 at 7:15 AM

   good

5. MsMatison

   Posted November 28, 2011 at 7:32 AM

   thnks for the informative presentation

6. 5959512

   Posted November 28, 2011 at 8:18 AM

   your voice sounds like somebody gave a screeching chalk board the ability to speech

7. compgrad1

   Posted November 28, 2011 at 8:46 AM

   I was enjoying your lecture until you mentioned Darwin… I think you did a beautiful job though, besides Darwin. Yes, I am a Christian Creationist. Thanks for the lecture.

8. EthioOz

   Posted November 28, 2011 at 8:53 AM

   Hi, I speak English as a second languge and found this presentation very useful. Thank you for posting it! Peace!

9. rushianokun

   Posted November 28, 2011 at 9:32 AM

   Thanks! i wish i could determine what fungi is growing in my petri plates =/

10. rushianokun

    Posted November 28, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Thanks! i wish i could determine what fungi is growing in my petri plates =/

11. UNIVERSALNOTE

    Posted November 28, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    I HAVE WATCHED THIS A COUPLE OF TIMES …. and i have found the info very useful accent or not….. the point is that this is an excelllllent alternative to reading … and that is why we are all here

12. smdbiorain

    Posted November 28, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Whether it is American/British/Australian accent what is more important is we have to look for the content. The presentation and information provided was tremendous.

13. MrVavas

    Posted November 28, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    good presentation,but verry fast when talking

14. wail0559233275

    Posted November 28, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    PH.D MICROBIOLOGSIT

15. cosmo1pug

    Posted November 28, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Yep…. Seattle WA. I happen to like austrailian accents the best.

16. jaihinduindia

    Posted November 28, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    @cosmo1pug british accent is the best.. are u from america?

17. cosmo1pug

    Posted November 28, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    feel the same about brits accent… Wierd

18. cosmo1pug

    Posted November 28, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Thank you Nicole..

19. mexlgurl

    Posted November 28, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    This is really good although it has some big words and too much info… Which is kinda good!!!

20. morenacaliente1979

    Posted November 28, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Thank you Nicole, your lecture was very easy to understand, and it provided me with plenty information. Again, Thank you!

21. jaihinduindia

    Posted November 28, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    american accent is irritating me..otherwise its really good.. so spot on

22. erguy6319

    Posted November 28, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Nice review class for both students and the doctors who has been out of the medical school for many years. Thanks.

23. erguy6319

    Posted November 28, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Very nice review course. Thanks.

24. UnderTheTuscanNun

    Posted November 28, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    wow this is painful to watch