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Clostridium perfringens

Clostridium perfringens

Catalogue No.

NCTC 3227

Current Name

Clostridium perfringens

Type Strain

Reference Strain

Original Strain Reference

Wye 3

Culture Conditions

Growth Conditions on Solid Media

Blood agar, 37°C, Strict Anaerobe

Biological and Genomic Info

Serogroup/Serotype

Type C

Anaerobic Fermentation

Lactose: +

Toxin Status

Alpha toxin gene positive, beta1 toxin gene positive

Gram Stain Result

Positive

Enzyme Tests

Catalase: -

Gelatinase: +

Lecithinase / alpha: +

Strain Data

(CN 2109) M. Robertson, Lister Institute, London in 1930 / Bacillus paludis

Colony Appearance

Smooth, Shiny

Additional Info

Accession Date

01/01/1930

Depositor

ROBERTSON M

History

ROBERTSON M LISTER INSTITUTE LONDON

Previous Catalogue Name

Clostridium perfringens

Available Formats

  • Ampoule (Bacteria)

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