Identification of three new serotypes of group E streptococci isolated from swine.
Evidence is presented for the recognition of 3 new serotypes of Group E Streptococci (GES). Serological and biochemical characteristics of 3 porcine isolates of GES, that could not be placed in any of the 3 established serotypes, were examined. On the basis of double-diffusion precipitin reactions, the isolates were found to be of 3 distinct, previously unreported serotypes. They were given serotype designations VI, VII, and VIII.
D000818:Animals; D012703:Serotyping; D013291:Streptococcus / Q000145:classification / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D013552:Swine / Q000382:microbiology*