"micro tube racks"

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

This organism is normal flora of human skin.

Normal flora of the mouth and throat. Lancefield group K, gamma hemolysis. 

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

This organism is commonly isolated from human nasopharyngeal mucosa

Isolated from milk and cheese products. Can be used to ferment milk. 

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

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

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