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For consistent readings underwater.

Noted for capsular swelling. Causes pneumonia and urinary tract infections.

Capsules produced in milk. Psychrophilic (prefers low temperatures), produces yellow pigments. 

This pathogenic organism is sometimes isolated from hay and grass.

This organism is commonly isolated from soil or water, and produces a pink or rose colored pigment.

Isolated from human nasopharynx, saliva, and sputum. Spontaneously agglutinates in saline.

Ames test strain for detecting carcinogens. Causes infection in humans. 

isolated from human intestine. Lactose positive and sucrose positive after a few days’ growth. Causes a mild form of dysentery.

This organism is a common environmental isolate, and can be found in soil as well as in industrial settings.

Beta hemolysis on blood. Causes wound infections and septicemia. 

All microbial cultures undergo an extensive quality control program prior to releasing for sale, so they are guaranteed for purity as well as for species.

This organism is commonly isolated from sewage, water, soil and dairy products, as it is a normal part of intestinal flora.

All microbial cultures undergo an extensive quality control program prior to releasing for sale, so they are guaranteed for purity as well as for species.

Lancefield group C, beta hemolysis. Causes strangles in horses. May be pathogenic in humans. Camp test negative; resistant to bacitracin, does not ferment lactose. 

A collection of some of the strains of Escherichia coli needed to grow various coliphages (available separately).

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