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Antigenic Properties
Serotype 6B
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
Antibiotic Resistance
Resistant to tetracycline
Sensitive to chloramphenicol
Comments
Representative strain of the Pneumococcal Molecular Epidemiology Network (PMEN)
MIC µg/mL: penicillin 1-2
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: Aerobic, 5% CO2 will enhance growth
Name of Depositor
LK McDougal
Special Collection
NCRR Contract
Chain of Custody
ATCC <-- LK McDougal <-- R. Hakenbeck
Year of Origin
1987
References
Sibold C, et al. Genetic relationships of penicillin-susceptible and -resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae strains isolated on different continents. Infect. Immun. 60: 4119-4126, 1992. PubMed: 1398923
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
