The Visual Identification of V and W Form Colonies in Salmonella Cultures
- 1 January 1950
- journal article
- research article
- Published by JSTOR in Public Health Reports®
- Vol. 65 (30), 950-951
- https://doi.org/10.2307/4587419
Abstract
V- and W-form colonies in Salmonella cultures may be identified visually. When viewed by refracted light the V-form (Vi-positive) colonies appear opaque while the W-form (Vi-negative) colonies are translucent.Keywords
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