The Lancefield Collection of Streptococcus Strains

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A590 

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Group: A   M-type: 6    

Hemolysis:     Rabbit blood = beta 

 

Original Source: 

Strain I.D.: F217MATT     Received: 10/25/62 

 

Clinical: 

Location: Loring Air Force Base, Maine. 

Disease: Pharyngitis,  Isolation site: Throat 

 

Inventory: 

Culture vials on hand: 9,     

 

Comments: Matte colony pick from Loring AFB strain F217. Glossy colony is A591.