"Freeze-Dried Specimens"

Grows on dead tissues. Novobiocin resistant (S. epidermidis and S. aureus novobiocin sensitive). 

Isolated from human saliva, sputum, and intestine. No Lancefield group shown, alpha hemolysis.

This organism is commonly isolated from soil, and depending upon the temperature of its environment, can produce a distinctive red pigment.

Normal flora of respiratory tract. Beta-lactamase positive. Also known by the name Branhamella catarrhalis

This yellow, shiny organism is known to cause wound infections and more famously, toxic shock syndrome.

From soil and water rich in minerals. Organism of putrefaction.

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

Isolated from milk and udders of cows. Lancefield group B, beta hemolysis. Causes infection of the female genital tract, maternal septicemia, neonatal infections. Camp test positive; resistant to bacitracin.

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