Comparison of commercially available New York City medium and Martin-Lewis medium for recovery of Neisseria gonorrhoeae from clinical specimens.
In 100 clinical specimens containing Neisseria gonorrhoeae, commercially prepared New York City medium in JEMBEC plates was superior to Martin-Lewis medium for recovery of gonococci in 49 specimens, equal to Martin-Lewis medium in 43 specimens, and less effective in 8 specimens.
D003470:Culture Media; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009344:Neisseria gonorrhoeae / Q000254:growth & development / Q000302:isolation & purification*
D003470:Culture Media