PIKE STREPTOCOCCAL BROTH BASE

Description

Streptococcus is a genus of spherical, gram-positive bacteria having both pathogenic and commensal roles. Streptococci are subdivided into groups by antibodies that recognize surface antigens. These groups may include one or more species. The most important groupable streptococci are A, B and D. Individual species of Streptococcus are classified primarily based on their hemolytic properties (breakdown of red blood cells in a laboratory). Pike Streptococcal Broth is prepared as per the formula described by Pike for selective enrichment and cultivation of haemolytic streptococci from throat swabs. This medium is also used to preserve Streptococcus pyogenes, pneumococci and Haemophillus influenzae from nose and throat swabs.