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Antigenic Properties
Serogroup B (B:4:P1.15)
(Gloria W Ajello, personal communication)
Product Format
freeze-dried
Preceptrol®
no
Type Strain
no
Comments
Strains of the ET5 complex have caused meningococcal disease globally. This strain is similar to the Norwegian strain in its enzyme mobility pattern but differs in its outer membrane proteins.
Epidemiologically important
Medium
ATCC® Medium 814: GC Agar/Broth Medium
Growth Conditions
Temperature: 37.0°C
Atmosphere: 5% CO2
Name of Depositor
GW Ajello
Special Collection
NCRR Contract
Year of Origin
1980
References
Caugant DA, et al. Intercontinental spread of a genetically distinctive complex of clones of Neisseria meningitidis causing epidemic disease. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 83: 4927-4931, 1986. PubMed: 3088568
