Human clinical specimen, cerebrospinal fluid, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, October 5, 1996
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 M1
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
Genome Sequenced Strain
Streptococcus pyogenes MGAS5005, complete genome.
Type Strain
no
Comments
Genome sequenced strain
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
Name of Depositor
JM Musser, D Low
Special Collection
ATCC
Year of Origin
1996
References
Virtaneva K, et al. Group A Streptococcus gene expression in humans and cynomolgus macaques with acute pharyngitis. Infect. Immun. 71: 2199-2207, 2003. PubMed: 12654842
