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Staphylococcus aureus

Staphylococcus aureus

Catalogue No.

NCTC 7428

Current Name

Staphylococcus aureus

Type Strain

Reference Strain

Original Strain Reference

S 32a

General Info

Authority

Rosenbach 1884 (AL)

Other Collection Numbers

S 32a, BRYCE & ROUNTREE, CN 2404, Commonwealth Serum Laboratories Collection, S 76

Family

Staphylococcaceae

Hazard Group (ACDP)

Hazard Group (ACDP) 2

Culture Conditions

Growth Conditions on Solid Media

Nutrient agar, 24-48 hours, 37°C, O₂

Biological and Genomic Info

Fermentation

Galactose: +

Lactose: +

Mannitol: +

Soluble starch: -

Serogroup/Serotype

CAMP test: streptococci

Gram Stain Result

Positive

Enzyme Tests

Coagulase: +

Phenylalanone aminotransferase: -

Strain Data

(CN 2404, Bryce & Rountree, Commonwealth Serum Laboratories Collection, S 76) E. V. Keogh, Melbourne in 1948 / Produces pure beta toxins / Camp reaction for Streptococcus agalactiae / Bryce, C. M. & Rountree, P. M. (1936) J. path. Bact. 43, 173 / Munch-Petersen, E. & Christie, R. (1947) J. path. Bact. 59, 367

Colony Appearance

Smooth, Shiny

Additional Info

Accession Date

01/01/1948

Depositor

KEOGH E V

Previous Catalogue Name

Staphylococcus aureus

Applications

Applications

production of beta toxins < pure

Bibliography

MUNCH-PETERSEN E & CHRISTIE R 1947 J PATH BACT 59 367; BRYCE C M &

Available Formats

  • Ampoule (Bacteria)

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