Human pharyngeal swab from patient with pharyngitis, Florida, USA
By S Shulman, 2002
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 M4
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 MGAS10750, complete genome
Type Strain
no
Comments
Serotype M4 strains are commonly recovered from invasive disease in the U.S. And Canada. This serotype is also prevalent in pharyngitis cases.
Genome sequenced strain
Medium
ATCC® Medium 44: Brain Heart Infusion Agar/Broth
ATCC® Medium 260: Trypticase soy agar/broth with defibrinated sheep blood
