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Antigenic Properties
Serotype 21
Product Format
freeze-dried
Storage Conditions
2°C to 8°C
Preceptrol®
no
Type Strain
no
Comments
Pneumococcal Molecular Epidemiology Network reference strain for Greece21-30
Representative strain of the Pneumococcal Molecular Epidemiology Network (PMEN)
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
L McGee
References
McGee L, et al. Nomenclature of major antimicrobial-resistant clones of Streptococcus pneumoniae defined by the pneumococcal molecular epidemiology network. J Clin Microbiol 39: 2565-2571, 2001. PubMed: 11427569
Syrogiannopoulos GA, et al. Resistance patterns of streptococcus pneumoniae from carriers attending day-care centers in southwestern Greece. Clin. Infect. Dis. 25: 188-194, 1997. PubMed: 9332508
Bogaert D, et al. Molecular epidemiology of penicillin-nonsusceptible Streptococcus pneumoniae among children in Greece. J. Clin. Microbiol. 38(12): 4361-4366, 2000. PubMed: 11101565
