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Fecal bifidobacterial counts by selective plating
| Bifidoselective medium | Bacterial density (no./g [fresh wt]) | % of total bacteriaa |
|---|---|---|
| BFM | 1.7 × 109 | 1.1 |
| BS medium | 2.9 × 109 | 1.8 |
| TE medium | 6.5 × 109 | 4.0 |
Total counts were analyzed by flow cytometry. The count of total bacteria was 1.6 × 1011 (100% for the purpose of determining percentages of total bacteria).
