Rapid biochemical tests for the identification of groups A, B, C, F, and G streptococci from throat cultures.
A test employing three fluorogenic 4-methylumbelliferyl substrates and the lectin of Dolichos biflorus was developed for the identification of beta-hemolytic streptococcal colonies associated with throat cultures. This non-serological method is unique in that it permits the accurate identification of groups C, F, and G streptococci, as well as groups A and B streptococci. The method is rapid, simple, and specific and appears to be a useful means to identify groups A, B, C, F, and G streptococci.
D000118:Acetylglucosaminidase / Q000378:metabolism; D005966:Glucuronidase / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D006923:Hymecromone / Q000031:analogs & derivatives; D037102:Lectins; D010614:Pharynx / Q000382:microbiology*; D013291:Streptococcus / Q000145:classification* / Q000201:enzymology; D001616:beta-Galactosidase / Q000378:metabolism
D037102:Lectins; D006923:Hymecromone; D001616:beta-Galactosidase; D005966:Glucuronidase; D000118:Acetylglucosaminidase