Table 1 Biochemical tests for Identification of bacterial pathogens.
Isolate | Biochemical test | Expected results |
|---|---|---|
Staphylococcus aureus | Catalase | Positive |
Coagulase | Positive | |
Mannitol fermentation | Positive | |
Dnase | Positive | |
Klebsiella spp. | Citrate | Positive |
Urea | Positive | |
Indole | Negative | |
Proteus spp. | Hydrogen sulphide | Positive |
Urea | Positive | |
Citrate | Positive | |
Oxidation | Positive | |
Enterobacter agglomerans | Hydrogen sulphide | Negative |
Urea | Negative | |
Indole | Negative | |
Providential spp. | Indole, methyl red, citrate, nitrate reductase and catalase | Postive |
