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Identification of Actinomyces (Corynebacterium) pyogenes with the API 20 Strep system
1Division of Veterinary Medicine, West of Scotland Agricultural College, Veterinary Investigation Centre, Auchincruive, Nr Ayr, United Kingdom.
Journal of Clinical Microbiology
|September 1, 1988
Summary
The API 20 Strep system accurately identified Actinomyces pyogenes (formerly Corynebacterium pyogenes) strains. This rapid method proved reliable when compared to standard identification techniques.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Bacteriology
Background:
- Actinomyces pyogenes, previously known as Corynebacterium pyogenes, is a significant bacterium.
- Accurate and rapid identification of bacterial strains is crucial for effective treatment and research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the reliability and speed of the API 20 Strep system for identifying Actinomyces pyogenes.
- To compare the API 20 Strep system's performance against standard bacterial identification methods.
Main Methods:
- Sixty-two strains of Actinomyces pyogenes were analyzed using the API 20 Strep system.
- Results from the API 20 Strep system were compared with established identification protocols.
Main Results:
- The API 20 Strep system demonstrated reliability and speed in identifying Actinomyces pyogenes.
- No misidentification with streptococcal profiles was observed using the current API 20 Strep database.
Conclusions:
- The API 20 Strep system is a dependable tool for the rapid identification of Actinomyces pyogenes.
- This system offers accurate differentiation, avoiding confusion with streptococcal species.