Cerebrospinal fluid of an infant with neonatal meningitis, 1978
Biosafety Level
2
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Antigenic Properties
Serotype III
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
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
CJ Baker
Special Collection
NCRR Contract
Year of Origin
1978
References
Anderson DC, et al. Impaired chemotaxigenesis by type III group B streptococci in neonatal sera: relationship to diminished concentration of specific anticapsular antibody and abnormalities of serum complement. Pediatr. Res. 17: 496-502, 1983. PubMed: 6348689
Kasper DL, et al. Immune response to type III group B streptococcal polysaccharide-tetanus toxoid conjugate vaccine. J. Clin. Invest. 98: 2308-2314, 1996. PubMed: 8941648