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Streptococcus
pneumoniae
| Genomic
sources for restriction enzymes (at this website): |
DpnI,
DpnII |
| Gram
Stain: |
Streptococcus pneumoniae is Gram stain positive |
| Respiration: |
Approximately 20% of clinical isolates ofStreptococcus pneumoniae require anaerobic condistions for growth |
| Motility: |
Streptococcus pneumoniae is non-motile |
| Taxonomic lineage: |
Bacteria; Firmicutes; Bacilli; Lactobacillales; Streptococcaceae;
Streptococcus |
| Miscellaneous: |
Streptococcus pneumoniae was reclassified from
Diplococcus pneumoniae. |
| Human health and disease: |
| Streptococcus pneumoniae
is surprisingly a normal inhabitant of the human upper
respiratory tract. Streptococcus pneumoniae can
cause pneumonia or secondary meningitis and is the leading
cause of invasive bacterial disease in children and the
elderly. |
Disclaimer: This information is presented as is. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, please check current reference material prior to growth or handling of microorganisms.
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