Abstract
Summary
1. Egg yolk can be used as the basis for several easily prepared liquid and semi-liquid mediums.
2. On such mediums, growth of the tubercle bacillus is rapid and heavy, even from small inocula.
3. By first removing the acetone soluble fats, water clear extracts of egg yolk can be prepared; these will support growth from small inocula.
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