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The detection of faecal streptococci in drinking-water

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    An examination of 200 strains of aquatic streptococci has shown that the conversion of citrate provides a good complementary criterion for the detection of faecal streptococci as prescribed in the “Normblad” N 3043. Especially when the result on tellurite agar does not present a clear picture, owing to the colour of the colonies being grey instead of a deep black, the citrate test helps to reach a decision.

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    An examination of 55 known enterococcus-strains has shown that the conversion of sodium citrate gives positive results for:Streptococcus faecalis and its variants and for some strains ofStreptococcus faecium. On the other hand negative results are found forStreptococcus bovis enStreptococcus durans.

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Spaander, P., Roest, A.C.F. The detection of faecal streptococci in drinking-water. Antonie van Leeuwenhoek 25, 169–178 (1959). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02542843

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