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. 1976 Nov;32(5):731–734. doi: 10.1128/aem.32.5.731-734.1976

Catalase: its effect on microbial enumeration.

S E Martin, R S Flowers, Z J Ordal
PMCID: PMC170393  PMID: 825045

Abstract

The addition of catalase to the surface of selective medium plates permitted increased enumeration of physically or chemically injured (stressed) microorganisms. Catalase acted by preventing the accumulation of hydrogen peroxide in, or around, injured cells. Heat-injured Staphylococcus aureus cells had decreased catalase activity, and heat-inactivated catalase had no effect on enumeration.

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