Brain-Heart Infusion Broth

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  • product-brand: Biolab

Brain-Heart Infusion Broth (BHI Broth)

Brain-Heart Infusion Broth (BHI Broth) is a nutrient-rich liquid culture medium designed to support the growth of a wide range of bacteria and fungi, including fastidious and pathogenic organisms. This product is manufactured by BioLab and exclusively distributed in Iran by Fardad Azma Rad Co.

Key Features and Composition:

  • Beef Heart Extract: Provides essential nutrients, vitamins, and growth factors

  • Peptones: Rich source of amino acids to support microbial growth

  • Salts: Help maintain osmotic balance and stabilize pH

  • Glucose: Acts as an energy source for microbial metabolism

  • Agar-Free: Supplied as a liquid medium suitable for suspension cultures

BHI Broth is widely used in clinical microbiology, diagnostic laboratories, and research applications, particularly for the cultivation of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria requiring enriched conditions.

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Main Applications of Brain-Heart Infusion Broth

  1. Cultivation of Bacteria and Fungi: BHI Broth is used for the cultivation and maintenance of a wide range of bacteria and fungi, particularly pathogenic bacteria such as Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, Listeria, and fungi such as Candida. This rich medium provides the optimal conditions for the rapid and sustained growth of organisms.

  2. Biochemical Testing: This medium is especially suitable for biochemical tests, such as sugar fermentation tests and gas production from nutrients. It is widely used to simulate natural microbial growth conditions and study their metabolic characteristics.

  3. Aerobic and Anaerobic Cultivation: Due to its richness in nutrients, BHI Broth is ideal for the growth of both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. This medium is used to cultivate bacteria that require specific growth conditions.

  4. Immunology Studies: This medium is particularly useful in immunology laboratories for studying immune responses to bacterial or fungal infections. It is also used for antibiotic sensitivity testing and evaluating microbial resistance to drugs.

  5. Medical Microbiology Research: BHI Broth is used in clinical laboratories to identify and differentiate various bacteria and fungi. It is especially useful in diagnosing hospital infections and gastrointestinal and respiratory tract infections.

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