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Streptococcal infection in young pigs I. An immunochemical study of the causative agent (PM streptococcus)

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 May 2009

S. D. Elliott
S. D. Elliott
Affiliation:
Department of Animal Pathology, University of Cambridge, and Rockefeller University, New York
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1. Streptococci causing neonatal infection in piglets have been identified serologically as belonging to group D.

2. Glycerophosphate, glucose and xylose have been identified as components of the group substance isolated from these micro-organisms.

3. The streptococci isolated from piglets with this disease in England appear to belong to a single serological type characterized by a capsular polysaccharide.

4. Glucose, glucosamine and galactosamine have been identified as components of the type-specific substance.

5. It is suggested that these streptococci should be designated Capsular Type 1 in Streptococcus suis, a new subgroup in group D.

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Research Article
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Journal of Hygiene , Volume 64 , Issue 2 , June 1966 , pp. 205 - 212
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1966

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