Lectins Detecting Group C Streptococci
- 1 May 1974
- journal article
- Published by American Society for Microbiology in Infection and Immunity
- Vol. 9 (5), 971-973
- https://doi.org/10.1128/iai.9.5.971-973.1974
Abstract
Lectin of Wisteria floribunda specifically agglutinates group C streptococci. The reaction is strongly inhibited by N-acetyl-d-galactosamine, slightly by lactose, and not at all by galactose. The utility of the simple test of the lectin with group C streptococci is discussed.Keywords
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