ISSN:
1432-072X
Keywords:
Coagulase-positive staphylococci
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Cell wall composition
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Lactic acid configuration
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FDP-activatedl-LDH
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Esterase pattern
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Staphylococcus aureus
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract The cell wall composition, the configuration of lactic acid produced from glucose under anaerobic conditions, the occurrence of fructose-1,6-diphosphate (FDP) activatedl-lactate dehydrogenase (l-LDH), and the esterase pattern were determined from more than 80 strains of coagulase-positive staphylococci isolated from man and animal. Strains isolated from man, swine, bovines and hares form a rather homogencous group. They exhibit a similar cell wall composition, produce predominantlyd,l-lactate and have a characteristic and simple esterase pattern. Coagulasepositive staphylococci isolated from dogs, horses, minks and pigeons are quite distinct from typicalStaphylococcus aureus strains. They exhibit a different cell wall composition, produce onlyl-lactate, possess anl-LDH which is specifically activated by FDP, and have a quite complex esterase pattern.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00690237
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