TABLE 1.
Effect of the growth medium on the recovery of M. ulcerans
| Mediuma | No. of culture- positive samples (n = 164) (%) | Mean CFU/ culture tube | Time until macroscopic growthb |
|---|---|---|---|
| LJG | 112 (68.3) | 215 | 5-14 (7.4) |
| LJP | 78 (47.6) | 100 | 6-13 (9.4) |
| OG | 88 (53.6) | 145 | 8-19 (12.5) |
| OP | 52 (31.7) | 80 | 8-18 (11.8) |
a
Results with the four different decontamination methods were pooled together.
b
Length of time (in weeks) until macroscopic growth was observed. The range is given. The mean time is shown in parentheses.