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Streptococcus agalactiae

Streptococcus agalactiae

Catalogue No.

NCTC 6175

Current Name

Streptococcus agalactiae

Type Strain

Reference Strain

Original Strain Reference

Filbert

Culture Conditions

Growth Conditions on Solid Media

Columbia blood agar, 24-48 hours, 37°C, O₂

Biological and Genomic Info

Fermentation

Glucose: +

Lactose: +

Trehalose: +

Serogroup/Serotype

Lancefield Group B, GBS capsular polysaccharide antigen Ia

Antigenic Properties

serovar group b

Gram Stain Result

Positive

Reduction

Nitric acid: -

Enzyme Tests

Catalase: -

Phenylalanone aminotransferase: -

Strain Data

(CN 6712) D. McClean, Elstree in 1941 / ARC Compton, Berkshire / Bovine mastitis

Additional Info

Accession Date

01/01/1941

Depositor

MCCLEAN D

Isolated From

mammal, bovine mastitis

History

ISOLATED BY AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH COUNCIL COMPTON BERKS

Previous Catalogue Name

Streptococcus agalactiae

Available Formats

  • Ampoule (Bacteria)

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