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Streptococcus agalactiae

Streptococcus agalactiae

Catalogue No.

NCTC 8541

Current Name

Streptococcus agalactiae

Type Strain

Reference Strain

Original Strain Reference

19A Lewis

Culture Conditions

Growth Conditions on Solid Media

Nutrient agar, 37°C, Facultative Anaerobe

Biological and Genomic Info

Fermentation

Galactose: +

Mannitol: -

Soluble starch: -

Sorbitol: -

Serogroup/Serotype

Serological Group B

Antigenic Properties

serovar group b

Gram Stain Result

Positive

Enzyme Tests

Catalase: -

Gelatinase: -

Strain Data

A. Lewis / R. M. Fry, PHLS Cambridge in 1953 / Vagina / Todd, E. W. (1939) J. Hyg., Camb. 39, 1

Colony Appearance

Smooth, Shiny

Additional Info

Accession Date

01/01/1953

Depositor

FRY R M

Isolated From

human, not recorded

History

ISOLATED BY LEWIS A ;P.H.L.S. CAMBRIDGE

Previous Catalogue Name

Streptococcus agalactiae

Applications

Bibliography

TODD E W 1939 J.HYG.,CAMB 39 1

Available Formats

  • Ampoule (Bacteria)

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