Colonies growing on modified cefsulodin-irgasan-novobiocin (CIN)agar appear to be either Aeromonas spp.or Yersinia enterocolitica.Which test should be performed to differentiate between these two organisms?

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Aeromonas spp.are indistinguishable from Y.enterocolitica on modified CIN (4 mg cefsulodin per mL)agar;therefore,performing an oxidase test to differentiate these two genera is important.

Colonies Growing on Modified Cefsulodin-Irgasan-Novobiocin (CIN)agar Appear to Be Either