Loeffler's medium inhibits the growth of MOST organisms and is commonly used to cultivate

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Loeffler's medium contains several inhibitory agents that slow the growth of most organisms, but it supports the growth of Corynebacterium diphtheriae. It is used for the laboratory diagnosis of diphtheria. It is not used to cultivate Mycobacterium tuberculosis or Mycobacterium leprae, which require specialized media for cultivation. Staphylococcus aureus is not inhibited by Loeffler's medium.

Loeffler's Medium Inhibits the Growth of MOST Organisms and Is