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. 1976 Jan;31(1):141–142. doi: 10.1128/aem.31.1.141-142.1976

Inhibitory Effect of Light on Growth-Supporting Properties of Eosin Methylene Blue Agar

R L Girolami ¹, J M Stamm ¹

PMCID: PMC169731 PMID: 942204

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.

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