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==Microbiology==
==Microbiology==


*Catalase [[Catalase::negative]] [[Stain::Gram-positive]] [[Cocci|Cellular shape::coccus]] in pairs or chains
*Catalase [[Catalase::negative]] [[Stain::Gram-positive]] [[Shape::coccus]] in pairs or chains
*Two orthogonal classifications
*Two orthogonal classifications
**Hemolytic properties on blood agar
**Hemolytic properties on blood agar

Revision as of 12:27, 31 August 2021

Microbiology

  • Catalase negative Gram-positive coccus in pairs or chains
  • Two orthogonal classifications
    • Hemolytic properties on blood agar
      • Alpha: incomplete hemolysis (appears green)
      • Beta: complete hemolysis (appears clear)
      • Gamma: no hemolysis
    • Lancefield antigen group (A-H)

Species