Clinical specimen from a patient with streptococcal toxic shock syndrome. Texas, United States, late 1980's
Biosafety Level
2
Biosafety classification is based on U.S. Public Health Service Guidelines, it is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that their facilities comply with biosafety regulations for their own country.
Antigenic Properties
Serotype M3
Product Format
freeze-dried
Storage Conditions
Frozen: -80°C or colder Freeze-Dried: 2°C to 8°C Live Culture: See Propagation Section
Preceptrol®
no
Genome Sequenced Strain
Streptococcus pyogenes MGAS315, complete genome.
Type Strain
no
Comments
Genome sequenced strain
Medium
ATCC® Medium 44: Brain Heart Infusion Agar/Broth
ATCC® Medium 260: Trypticase soy agar/broth with defibrinated sheep blood
Growth Conditions
Temperature: 37°C
Atmosphere: 5% CO2
Name of Depositor
JM Musser
Special Collection
NCRR Contract
Chain of Custody
J M Musser
P M Schlievert
References
Musser JM, et al. Streptococcus pyogenes causing toxic-shock-like syndrome and other invasive diseases: clonal diversity and pyrogenic exotoxin expression. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 88: 2668-2672, 1991. PubMed: 1672766
Beres SB, et al. Genome sequence of a serotype M3 strain of group A Streptococcus: phage-encoded toxins, the high-virulence phenotype, and clone emergence.. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 99: 10078-10083, 2002. PubMed: 12122206
