Comparison of isolation methods of Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae from arthritic pig joints

Abstract

A practical routine isolation technique is established for Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae from arthritic pig joints. A direct culture is made onto selective erysipelothrix agar and non-selective blood agar plates. The joint fluid and synovial membrane is stored in an enrichment broth at 4°C for 4 weeks and then cultured onto erysipelothrix agar and blood agar plates.