The sulfur reduction test is not able to differentiate h2s produced by anaerobic respiration and h2s produced by putrefaction. i

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AleksAgata [21]

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The sulfur reduction test is not able to differentiate h2s produced by anaerobic respiration and h2s produced by putrefaction. i

s this inability the result of poor sensitivity or poor specificity of the test system?

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olga nikolaevna [1] · Answer 1 · 2022-02-18T19:34:24+03:00

Answer;

- Poor specificity

Explanation;

-This inability is the result of poor specificity.

-The Sulfur Reduction Test is used to differentiate members of Enterobacteriaceae, especially the sulfur-reducing Salmonella , francisella, Proteus from the non-reducing Morganella Morganii , Providencia Rettgeri. It is performed using the SIM medium.