title: Inhibitory effect of light on growth-supporting properties of eosin methylene blue agar.
abstract: Exposure of eosin methylene blue agar to visible light can alter the ability of that medium to support microbial growth. Proteus species were most sensitive to the photodynamic action.
mesh_terms: D000362:Agar; D004755:Enterobacteriaceae / Q000254:growth & development; D005452:Fluoresceins / Q000494:pharmacology*; D008027:Light; D008751:Methylene Blue / Q000494:pharmacology*; D011511:Proteus / Q000254:growth & development*; D011830:Radiation Effects
chemical_list: D005452:Fluoresceins; D000362:Agar; D008751:Methylene Blue