Table 1
Comparison of recovery of campylobacters from human stools using selective plating versus non-selective differential filtration techniques
| Isolation technique (incubation temperature) | Total no. faeces examined | Number of specimens positive (% positive) | Species identified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Differential filtration (37°C) | 186 | 22 (11.8%) | 21 Campylobacter jejuni |
| 1 Helicobacter fennelliae | |||
| CCDA selective agar (37°C) | 186 | 15 (8.1%) | All C jejuni |
| Preston's selective agar (42°C) | 186 | 18 (9.7%) | All C jejuni |
