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Antigenic Properties
Serotype O157:H7
Product Format
freeze-dried
Storage Conditions
Frozen: -80°C or colder Freeze-Dried: 2°C to 8°C Live Culture: See Propagation Section
Preceptrol®
no
Genotype
Multilocus Sequence Type (MLST): ST-32
Genome Sequenced Strain
Yes
Type Strain
no
Comments
Presence of eaeA, stx1, and stx2 genes confirmed by PCR.
Cytotoxic activity
Hemorrhagic colitis
Growth on Novobiocin (10 mg/L)
Growth on Tellurite (0.8 mg/L)
Medium
ATCC® Medium 18: Trypticase Soy Agar/Broth
Growth Conditions
Temperature: 37°C
Atmosphere: Aerobic
Name of Depositor
GK Morris
Chain of Custody
ATCC <-- GK Morris <-- JG Wells
References
Beery JT, et al. Cytotoxic activity of Escherichia coli O157:H7 culture filtrate on the mouse colon and kidney. Curr. Microbiol. 11: 335-342, 1984.
Riley LW, et al. Hemorrhagic colitis associated with a rare Escherichia coli serotype. N. Engl. J. Med. 308: 681-685, 1983. PubMed: 6338386
