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Staphylococcus epidermidis

Staphylococcus epidermidis

Catalogue No.

NCTC 7474

Current Name

Staphylococcus epidermidis

Type Strain

Reference Strain

Original Strain Reference

Smith

Culture Conditions

Growth Conditions on Solid Media

Nutrient agar, 24-48 hours, 37°C, O₂

Biological and Genomic Info

Fermentation

Dextrin: +

Mannitol: -

Salicin: -

Gram Stain Result

Positive

Reduction

Nitrous acid: +

Enzyme Tests

Catalase: +

Coagulase: -

Cytochrome C oxidase: -

Gelatinase: +

Strain Data

V. D. Allison, Fairfax Institute of Pathology, Sydney, New South Wales in 1948 / Propagation of phage Warner

Colony Appearance

Smooth, Shiny

Additional Info

Accession Date

01/01/1948

Depositor

Allison V.D.

Isolated From

urine

History

RECEIVED FROM ALLISON V D FAIRFAX INST OF PATHLGY SYDNEY PRE:FR

Previous Catalogue Name

Staphylococcus epidermidis

Available Formats

  • Ampoule (Bacteria)

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