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This organism is commonly isolated from human nasopharyngeal mucosa

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 spore-forming, thermophilic organism is commonly used for germicidal and sporicidal testing due to its ability to withstand higher-than-normal temperatures.

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

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

Isolated from milk products; used in the manufacture of yogurt, buttermilk, and cheese. 

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

Isolated from human intestine, this organism is known for its distinctive putrefactive odor.

Isolated from human nasopharynx. Presumably not related to N. sicca; some relation to N. gonorrhoeae. Often agglutinates in saline. 

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

Isolated from sewage, human intestines, and urinary tract infections. Spreading colonies are seen on agar growth medium. 

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.

Nitrogen fixation, produces nodules on legume roots. Bacteroids from nodules can be X, Y, and club shapes.

Frequent human isolate. Causes gastroenteritis.

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