Which of the following culture media is used for the routine laboratory isolation of Salmonella and Shigella spp?

Q. Which of the following culture media is used for the routine laboratory isolation of Salmonella and Shigella spp?

1. Xylose lysine deoxycholate agar
2. Thiosulfate citrate bile salts agar
3. Mannitol salt agar
4. Bile esculin agar

Answer: Xylose lysine deoxycholate agar