94-3330 [Utah 35B-24]
(representative strain of the Pneumococcal Molecular Epidemiology Network (PMEN))
Application
Respiratory research
Isolation
Clinical specimen - human
Utah, United States
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 35B
(CDC, personal communication)
Product Format
freeze-dried
Storage Conditions
2°C to 8°C
Preceptrol®
no
Type Strain
no
Antibiotic Resistance
Multi-drug resistant
Comments
Representative strain of the Pneumococcal Molecular Epidemiology Network (PMEN)
Multidrug resistant
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
CDC
Special Collection
NCRR Contract
Chain of Custody
CDC
S Richter
References
representative strain of the Pneumococcal Molecular Epidemiology Network (PMEN)
Richter SS, et al. The molecular epidemiology of penicillin-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae in the United States, 1994-2000. Clin. Infect. Dis. 34: 330-339, 2002. PubMed: 11774080
CDC, personal communication
representative strain of the Pneumococcal Molecular Epidemiology Network (PMEN)
