title: Selective medium for distinguishing micrococci from staphylococci in the clinical laboratory.
abstract: A nitrofuran-containing medium, FTO agar, supported the growth of Micrococcus and prevented the growth of Staphylococcus. Its potential as a differential medium is considered worthy of clinical trial.
mesh_terms: D003470:Culture Media; D005664:Furazolidone; D008837:Micrococcus / Q000254:growth & development*; D013045:Species Specificity; D013210:Staphylococcus / Q000254:growth & development*; D013291:Streptococcus / Q000254:growth & development
chemical_list: D003470:Culture Media; D005664:Furazolidone