Observation of beta-hemolysis among three strains of Streptococcus mutans.
AUTOR(ES)
Wolff, L
RESUMO
Streptococcus mutans is normally alpha- or gamma-hemolytic on blood agar plates. However, three recently isolated S. mutans strains were observed to elicit beta-hemolysis. The production and nature of a hemolytic substance were studied.
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