Mannitol salt agar (MSA) is a growth medium used to culture Staphylococcus bacteria. It contains mannitol, salt, agar, and other ingredients that promote growth and change color when pathogenic strains are present. MSA is used by doctors and researchers to identify and study bacteria. Mannitol salt agar (MSA) is a common growth medium used in […]
Mannitol is a drug used as an osmotic diuretic and renal vasodilator. It is administered intravenously to treat intracranial pressure and oliguria, and orally as a sweetener or laxative. It increases osmolarity in the nephron to excrete more water and reduce extracellular fluid volume, relieving pressure. However, its effectiveness as a treatment plan is questioned, […]
