Human pharyngeal swab, child, during a study of the epidemiology of pharyngitis in a private elementary school, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, March 27, 2001
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
Lancefield’s group A, serotype M6
RefBanks DJ, et al. Structure and distribution of an unusual chimeric genetic element encoding macrolide resistance in phylogenetically diverse clones of group A Streptococcus. J. Infect. Dis. 188: 1898-1908, 2003. PubMed: 14673771
Product Format
freeze-dried
Storage Conditions
Frozen: -80°C or colder Freeze-Dried: 2°C to 8°C Live Culture: See Propagation Section
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
Name of Depositor
JM Musser, J Martin
Special Collection
ATCC
References
Martin JM, et al. Erythromycin-resistant group A streptococci in schoolchildren in Pittsburgh. N. Engl. J. Med. 346: 1200-1206, 2002. PubMed: 11961148
Banks DJ, et al. Structure and distribution of an unusual chimeric genetic element encoding macrolide resistance in phylogenetically diverse clones of group A Streptococcus. J. Infect. Dis. 188: 1898-1908, 2003. PubMed: 14673771
Banks DJ, et al. Structure and distribution of an unusual chimeric genetic element encoding macrolide resistance in phylogenetically diverse clones of group A Streptococcus. J. Infect. Dis. 188: 1898-1908, 2003. PubMed: 14673771
Banks DJ, et al. Structure and distribution of an unusual chimeric genetic element encoding macrolide resistance in phylogenetically diverse clones of group A Streptococcus. J. Infect. Dis. 188: 1898-1908, 2003. PubMed: 14673771