A 22-year-old male presents to his physician with vomiting and severe, watery diarrhea after spring break in New Orleans, LA. Given this patient history, what additional enteric medium should be added to the routine stool culture?

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TCBS (Thiosulfate-citrate-bile salts-sucrose) agar is specifically used for the isolation of Vibrio species, which are a common cause of gastroenteritis in coastal regions like New Orleans, especially after consuming raw or undercooked seafood.

A 22-Year-Old Male Presents to His Physician with Vomiting and Severe