Question

The sulfur reduction test is not able to differentiate h2s produced by anaerobic respiration and h2s produced by putrefaction. is this inability the result of poor sensitivity or poor specificity of the test system?

Answer 1

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.