Why Sabouraud culture medium is called sabouraud ?

The name behind the… culture media : Sabouraud

Sabouraud culture medium is named after Raymond Sabouraud, a French dermatologist , known for his work in mycology .

It has an acidic pH and high glucose content, promoting fungal growth while inhibiting most bacteria .

This medium remains widely used in microbiology for the detection of yeast and molds.

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