Streptococcus pyogenes Rosenbach (ATCC® BAA-595)

Strain Designations: MGAS 315  /  Type Strain: no  /  Biosafety Level: 2

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Strain Designations MGAS 315 (genome sequencing strain)
Application
Emerging infectious disease research
Isolation
Clinical specimen - human
Texas, United States
Type Strain no
Biosafety Level 2
Antigenic Properties Serotype M3
Product Format freeze-dried
Genome Sequenced Strain

Streptococcus pyogenes MGAS315, complete genome.

Type Strain no
Antigenic Properties Serotype M3
Comments
Genome sequenced strain
Medium ATCC® Medium 260: Trypticase soy agar/broth with defibrinated sheep blood
Growth Conditions
Atmosphere: air, 95%; carbon dioxide (CO2), 5%
Temperature: 37.0°C
Name of Depositor JM Musser
Special Collection NCRR Contract
Chain of Custody
J M Musser
P M Schlievert
Isolation
Clinical specimen - human
Texas, United States
References

genome sequencing strain

Musser JM, et al. Streptococcus pyogenes causing toxic-shock-like syndrome and other invasive diseases: clonal diversity and pyrogenic exotoxin expression. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 88: 2668-2672, 1991. PubMed: 1672766

Beres SB, et al. Genome sequence of a serotype M3 strain of group A Streptococcus: phage-encoded toxins, the high-virulence phenotype, and clone emergence.. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 99: 10078-10083, 2002. PubMed: 12122206

patient with streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, Texas, late 1980's

genome sequencing strain

Cross References

Nucleotide (GenBank) : AE014074 Streptococcus pyogenes MGAS315, complete genome.

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