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Staphylococcus aureus

Staphylococcus aureus

Catalogue No.

NCTC 10443

Current Name

Staphylococcus aureus

Type Strain

Reference Strain

Original Strain Reference

SRL 64/9204

Culture Conditions

Growth Conditions on Solid Media

Nutrient agar, 24-48 hours, 37°C, O₂

Biological and Genomic Info

Fermentation

Maltose: +

Gram Stain Result

Positive

Oxidation

Malonate: -

Enzyme Tests

Catalase: +

Gelatinase: +

Phenylalanone aminotransferase: -

Strain Data

M. P. Jevons, PHLS Colindale in 1966 / St. Pauls Hospital, Hemel Hempstead in 1964 / Air / Resistant to all pencillins, but pencillinase negative

Colony Appearance

Smooth, Shiny

Additional Info

Accession Date

01/01/1966

Depositor

JEVONS M P

Isolated From

atmosphere;as above

History

ISOLATED BY ST.PAULS HOSPITAL ,HEMEL HEMPSTEAD,1964

Previous Catalogue Name

Staphylococcus aureus

Available Formats

  • Ampoule (Bacteria)

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