This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: All India exam, Subject name: Microbiology
Salmonella and shigella can be differentiated from other enterobacteriaceae member by isolation on: 
Select and explain. 
A. MacConkey agar, B. Mannitol salt agar, C. BCYE medium, D. XLD agar
D: XLD agar
Answer: D: XLD agar 
Explanation: XLD (xyloseJysine deoxycholate) agar is a selective differential medium for isolation of Gram-negative enteric pathogens from fecal specimens and other clinical material. o It is especially suitablefor the isolation of shigella and salmonella specias REF : ananthanarayana 10th ed