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Antigenic Properties
Serotype 1
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
Type Strain
no
Comments
Pneumococcal Molecular Epidemiology Network reference strain for Sweden1-28
Representative strain of the Pneumococcal Molecular Epidemiology Network (PMEN)
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: 5% CO2
Name of Depositor
L McGee
References
McGee L, et al. Nomenclature of major antimicrobial-resistant clones of Streptococcus pneumoniae defined by the pneumococcal molecular epidemiology network. J Clin Microbiol 39: 2565-2571, 2001. PubMed: 11427569
Brueggemann AB, Spratt BG. Geographic distribution and clonal diversity of Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype 1 isolates. J. Clin. Microbiol. 41(11): 4966-4970, 2003. PubMed: 14605125
Henriques Normark B, et al. Dynamics of penicillin-susceptible clones in invasive pneumococcal disease. J. Infect. Dis. 184(7): 861-869, 2001. PubMed: 11550126
