2708 [Poland 6B-20]
(representative strain of the Pneumococcal Molecular Epidemiology Network (PMEN))
Application
Respiratory research
Isolation
Clinical specimen - human
Poland
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 6B
(CDC, personal communication)
Product Format
freeze-dried
Storage Conditions
2°C to 8°C
Preceptrol®
no
Type Strain
no
Antibiotic Resistance
Multi-drug resistant
Comments
Representative strain of the Pneumococcal Molecular Epidemiology Network (PMEN)
Multidrug resistant
Medium
ATCC® Medium 260: Trypticase soy agar/broth with defibrinated sheep blood
ATCC® Medium 44: Brain Heart Infusion Agar/Broth
Growth Conditions
Atmosphere: 5% CO2
Temperature: 37°C
Name of Depositor
CDC
Special Collection
NCRR Contract
Chain of Custody
CDC
W Hyrniewicz
References
Overweg K, et al. Multidrug-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae in Poland: identification of emerging clones. J. Clin. Microbiol. 37: 1739-1745, 1999. PubMed: 10325317
representative strain of the Pneumococcal Molecular Epidemiology Network (PMEN)
CDC, personal communication
representative strain of the Pneumococcal Molecular Epidemiology Network (PMEN)
