Sabouraud agar

[1] It is used to cultivate dermatophytes and other types of fungi, and can also grow filamentous bacteria such as Nocardia.

In 1977 the formulation was adjusted by Chester W. Emmons when the pH level was brought closer to the neutral range and the dextrose concentration lowered to support the growth of other microorganisms.

The acidic pH (5.6) of traditional Sabouraud agar inhibits bacterial growth.

[5] Peptones are complex digests and can be a source of variability in Sabouraud agar.

[6] Sabouraud agar is commercially available and typically contains:[7] Clinical laboratories can use this growth medium to diagnose and further speciate fungal infections, allowing medical professionals to provide appropriate treatment with antifungal medications.