Pseudomonas aeruginosa subsp. erythrogenes Sherris et al.
Strain Designations
NCTC 6749 [KM 760, NRRL B-997, Radlett]
Application
Disinfectant testing
Produces pyomelanin
Produces pyorubin
Testing disinfectants
Opportunistic pathogen research
Isolation
Urine
Biosafety Level
2
Biosafety classification is based on U.S. Public Health Service Guidelines, it is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that their facilities comply with biosafety regulations for their own country.
Product Format
freeze-dried
Preceptrol®
no
Type Strain
no
Medium
ATCC® Medium 3: Nutrient agar or nutrient broth
Growth Conditions
Temperature: 37.0°C
Name of Depositor
NCTC
Chain of Custody
ATCC <<--NCTC<<--H. Schutze
References
Yabuuchi E, Ohyama A. Characterization of "pyomelanin" -- producing strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Int. J. Syst. Bacteriol. 22: 53-64, 1972.
Pharm. J. 203: 529-534, 1969.
Method for estimation of concentration of disinfectants used in dirty conditions in hospitals by the modified Kelsey-Sykes test. London, UK:British Standards Institution;British Standard BS 6905:1987.
