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Escherichia coli

Escherichia coli

Catalogue No.

NCTC 4169

Current Name

Escherichia coli

Type Strain

Reference Strain

Original Strain Reference

Cleland

Culture Conditions

Growth Conditions on Solid Media

Nutrient agar, 24-48 hours, 37°C, O₂

Biological and Genomic Info

Susceptibility

Potassium cyanide: -

Antigenic Properties

serovar o4:k5:h-

Gram Stain Result

Negative

Enzyme Tests

Beta-galactosidase: +

Cytochrome C oxidase: -

Fermentation and Gas Production

Lactose: +

Strain Data

W. L. Forsyth in 1932 / Human excreta, Egypt in 1931 / E. coli serotype 02:K5:H- / Forsyth, W. L. (1933) J. trop. Med. Hyg. 36, 65

Colony Appearance

Smooth, Shiny

Additional Info

Accession Date

01/01/1932

Depositor

FORSYTH W L

Isolated From

human, excreta

History

FOUND IN EGYPT 1931

Previous Catalogue Name

Escherichia dispar

Applications

Bibliography

FORSYTH W L 1933 J TROP MED HYG 36 65

Available Formats

  • Ampoule (Bacteria)
  • Bacterial DNA - 2µg

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