title: Analytical pyrolysis of Streptococcus salivarius as an aid to identification in bite-mark investigation.
abstract: The use of pyrolysis mass spectrometry (Py-MS) and statistical analysis of mass spectra is introduced as a method for "finger-printing" strains of Streptococcus salivarius. The objective is to provide correlative evidence regarding the identity of suspects in cases of assault or rape involving bite-marks. The results of the analysis of isolates from two individuals are presented, illustrating the differentiation of S. salivarius at strain level according to the origin of the isolate.
mesh_terms: D001733:Bites and Stings / Q000382:microbiology*; D001734:Bites, Human / Q000382:microbiology*; D005554:Forensic Medicine; D006358:Hot Temperature; D006801:Humans; D013058:Mass Spectrometry; D011902:Rape; D012463:Saliva / Q000382:microbiology*; D012703:Serotyping; D013291:Streptococcus / Q000032:analysis / Q000145:classification*