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  2. Hemolysis (microbiology) - Wikipedia

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    The hemolysis of some weakly beta-hemolytic organisms is enhanced when streaked close to certain beta hemolytic strains of Staphylococcus aureus. This phenomenon is the mechanism behind the CAMP test , [ 2 ] a test that was historically used for the identification of Streptococcus agalactiae and Listeria monocytogenes . [ 3 ]

  3. Streptococcus - Wikipedia

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    Alpha-hemolytic species cause oxidization of iron in hemoglobin molecules within red blood cells, giving it a greenish color on blood agar. Beta-hemolytic species cause complete rupture of red blood cells. On blood agar, this appears as wide areas clear of blood cells surrounding bacterial colonies. Gamma-hemolytic species cause no hemolysis. [11]

  4. Hemolysis - Wikipedia

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    A red blood cell in a hypotonic solution, causing water to move into the cell A red blood cell in a hypertonic solution, causing water to move out of the cell. Hemolysis or haemolysis (/ h iː ˈ m ɒ l ɪ s ɪ s /), [1] also known by several other names, is the rupturing of red blood cells (erythrocytes) and the release of their contents into surrounding fluid (e.g. blood plasma).

  5. Colonial morphology - Wikipedia

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    In colonial morphology, hemolysis is classified into three types: alpha-, beta-, and gamma-hemolysis. In alpha-hemolysis, the blood is partially digested, causing the area around the colony to turn green. In beta-hemolysis, the organism digests the blood completely, leaving a clear area around each colony. [1]: 165–6 Organisms that do not ...

  6. Hemolysin - Wikipedia

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    At the moment, apiegnin and beta-cyclodextrin are thought to alleviate S. aureus pneumonia, whereas the antibodies of anti alpha-hemolysin are thought to give protection. [ 17 ] Further findings show that the main virulence factor of S. aureus , the pore-forming toxin α-hemolysin (Hla), is the secreted factor responsible for the activation of ...

  7. Clostridium septicum - Wikipedia

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    Four toxins have been isolated from C. septicum: the lethal alpha toxin, DNase beta-toxin, hyaluronidase gamma toxin, and the thiol-activated (or septicolysin) delta toxin. [10] Alpha toxin causes intravascular hemolysis and tissue necrosis and is well known as the main virulent factor in C. septicum. [9]

  8. Streptococcus bovis - Wikipedia

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    Most strains are gamma-hemolytic (non-hemolytic), but some also display alpha-hemolytic activity on sheep blood agar plates. Strep bovis is a non-enterococci. [citation needed] Biochemical Tests mannitol salt: negative bile esculin: negative MR/VP: positive/negative nutrient gelatin: negative starch: positive DNase: negative [citation needed]

  9. Staphylococcus aureus alpha toxin - Wikipedia

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    This toxin consists mostly of beta sheets (68%) with only about 10% alpha helices. The hly gene on the S. aureus chromosome encodes the 293 residue protein monomer, which forms heptameric units on the cellular membrane to form a complete beta barrel pore. This structure allows the toxin to perform its major function, development of pores in the ...