Studies on a Non-hemolytic Streptococcus Isolated from the Respiratory Tract of Human Beings

نویسندگان

  • George S. Mirick
  • Lewis Thomas
  • Edward C. Curnen
  • Frank L. Horsfall
چکیده

The results of studies on the antigenic structure and immunological specificity of a non-hemolytic streptococcus, designated streptococcus MG, are described. Evidence is presented to show that this microorganism possesses a capsule and that this structure contains a polysaccharide antigen which is responsible for the type specific serological reactions obtained with streptococcus MG.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • The Journal of Experimental Medicine

دوره 80  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1944