Lancefield group A, beta hemolysis. Sensitive to bacitracin. Causes strep throat, rheumatic fever, and scarlet fever.
- Biosafety Level: 2
- Canada: Containment Level 2 - PHAC Licence required
- Motility: Negative
- Morphology: Cocci in chains
- Gram Reaction: Positive
- Respiration: Aerobic but also grows well in 5% CO2
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Caution: This organism is pathogenic, Ward’s recommends that you utilize proper aseptic technique when handling all microorganisms.
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