Species of alpha-hemolytic streptococci possessing a C-polysaccharide phosphorylcholine-containing antigen

S. H. Gillespie*, P. H.M. McWhinney, S. Patel, J. G. Raynes, K. P.W.J. McAdam, R. A. Whiley, J. M. Hardie

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Abstract

An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay technique was used to detect and quantify C-polysaccharide-like antigen in strains of alpha-hemolytic streptococci classified into species by following the latest taxonomic recommendations. C-polysaccharide-like antigen is found only in Streptococcus oralis, S. mitis, and S. pneumoniae, which are genetically closely related.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3076-3077
Number of pages2
JournalInfection and Immunity
Volume61
Issue number7
Publication statusPublished - 6 Jul 1993

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