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
Serogroup B (B:15:P1.7,16)
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
Type Strain
no
Comments
Strains of the ET5 complex have caused meningococcal disease globally. This strain differs from the Cuban vaccine strain by outer membrane proteins.
Epidemiologically important
Medium
ATCC® Medium 814: GC Agar/Broth Medium
Growth Conditions
Temperature: 37°C
Atmosphere: 5% CO2
Name of Depositor
GW Ajello
Special Collection
NCRR Contract
Chain of Custody
ATCC <-- GW Ajello <-- National Institute of Public Health, Oslo, Norway
References
Caugant DA, et al. Intercontinental spread of a genetically distinctive complex of clones of Neisseria meningitidis causing epidemic disease. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 83: 4927-4931, 1986. PubMed: 3088568
