Disinfectant Efficacy Tests According to the European Norms |
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Bactericidal Tests | |
1 | EN 1040 |
Medical Area | |
2 | EN 13727+A2 |
3 | EN 14561 |
Veterinary Area | |
4 | EN 1656 |
5 | EN 14349 |
Food, Industrial, Domestic & Institutional Area | |
6 | EN 1276 |
7 | EN 13697 |
Tuberculocidal & Mycobactericidal Tests | |
Medical Area | |
8 | EN 14348 |
9 | EN 14563 |
10 | EN 14204 |
Yeasticidal & Fungicidal Tests | |
11 | EN 1275 |
Medical Area | |
12 | EN 13624 |
13 | EN 14562 |
Veterinary Area | |
14 | EN 1657 |
15 | EN 16438 |
Food,Industrial,Domestic & Institutional Area | |
16 | EN 1650+A1 |
17 | EN 13697 |
Virucidal Tests | |
Medical Area | |
18 | EN 14476+A1 |
Veterinary Area | |
19 | EN 14675 |
Sporicidal Tests | |
Food,Industrial,Domestic & Institutional Area | |
20 | EN 13704 |
Tests for Hand Hygiene Products | |
21 | EN 1499 |
22 | EN 1500 |
23 | EN 12791 |
Others | |
24 | EN 16615 |
The One Norm Every Manufacturer Of Disinfectants in Europe should Know |
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EN 14885 | |
Material Compatibility Testing | |
EN ISO 21530 |
Take Your Pick From a List of 129 Test Microorganisms Available at Viroxy |
Bacteria |
Achromobacter xylosoxidans |
Acinetobacter baumanni multi-drug resistant |
Acinetobacter lwoffii |
Aeromonas caviae |
Aeromonas hydrophila |
Alcaligenes faecalis |
Bordetella bronchiseptica |
Brevundimonas diminuta |
Burkholderia cepacia |
Citrobacter freundii |
Corynebacterium minutissimum |
Elizabethkingia meningoseptica |
Enterobacter aerogenes |
Enterobacter cloacae subsp. cloacae |
Enterobacter gergoviae |
Enterobacter hormaechei |
Enterococcus casseliflavus |
Enterococcus faecalis |
Enterococcus faecium |
Enterococcus faecium vancomycin resistant |
Enterococcus gallinarum |
Enterococcus hirae |
Enterococcus raffinosus |
Escherichia coli ATCC 10536 |
Escherichia coli (Migula) |
Escherichia coli K12 |
Escherichia coli NCTC 8196 |
Escherichia coli O157:H7 |
Haemophilus influenzae |
Klebsiella oxytoca |
Klebsiella pneumoniae subsp. pneumoniae |
Klebsiella pneumoniae subsp. pneumoniae ESBL positive |
Kocuria rhizophila |
Kocuria rosea |
Leclercia adecarboxylata |
Listeria innocua |
Listeria monocytogenes |
Micrococcus luteus |
Moraxella catarrhalis |
Neisseria gonorrhoeae |
Pantoea agglomerans (Enterobacter agglomerans) |
Proteus mirabilis |
Proteus vulgaris ATCC 13315 |
Proteus vulgaris NCTC 4635 |
Proteus vulgaris OX19 |
Providencia alcalifaciens |
Providencia stuartii |
Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC 15442 |
Pseudomonas aeruginosa (Schroeter) |
Pseudomonas aeruginosa NCTC 6749 |
Ralstonia insidiosa |
Salmonella bongori |
Salmonella enterica subsp. arizonae |
Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Choleraesuis |
Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Typhimurium |
Serratia liquefaciens |
Serratia marcescens |
Shigella boydii |
Shigella flexneri |
Shigella sonnei |
Sphingomonas paucimobilis |
Staphylococcus aereus ATCC 6538 |
Staphylococcus aureus NCTC 4163 |
Staphylococcus aureus subsp. aureus (MRSA) |
Staphylococcus capitis |
Staphylococcus epidermidis |
Staphylococcus epidermidis methicillin resistant |
Staphylococcus haemolyticus SM131 |
Staphylococcus lugdunensis |
Staphylococcus saprophyticus subsp. aprophyticus |
Staphylococcus sciuri subsp. sciuri |
Staphylococcus simulans |
Staphylococcus warneri |
Stenotrophomonas maltophila |
Streptococcus agalactiae |
Streptococcus bovis |
Streptococcus dysgalactiae |
Streptococcus gallolyticus |
Streptococcus mutans |
Streptococcus oralis |
Streptococcus pneumoniae |
Streptococcus pyogenes |
Streptococcus salivarius |
Streptococcus uberis (Diernhofer) |
Vibrio parahaemolyticus |
Yersinia enterocolitica subsp. enterocolitica |
Bacterial Spores |
Bacillus cereus |
Bacillus licheniformis |
Bacillus pumilus |
Bacillus subtilis subsp. spizizenii |
Clostridium difficile |
Clostridium sporogenes |
Yeasts |
Candida albicans |
Candida glabrata |
Candida guilliermondii |
Candida krusei |
Candida lusitaniae |
Candida parapsilosis |
Candida tropicalis |
Cryptococcus gattii |
Cryptococcus neoformas |
Rhodotorula mucilaginosa |
Saccharomyces cerevisiae |
Fungi |
Aspergillus brasiliensis |
Aspergillus fumigatus |
Aspergillus ustus |
Aureobasidium pullulans var. melanigenum |
Cladosporium cladosporiodes |
Microsporum canis |
Penicillium chrysogenum |
Scopulariopsis acremonium |
Trichophyton mentagrophytes |
Trichosporon mucoides |
Zygosaccharomyces rouxii |
Mycobacteria |
Mycobacterium avium |
Mycobacterium bovis |
Mycobacterium fortuitum subsp. fortuitum |
Mycobacterium peregrinum |
Mycobacterium smegmatis |
Mycobacterium terrae |
Enveloped Viruses |
Bovine viral diarrhea virus strain NADL |
Feline coronavirus, strain Munich |
Human herpesvirus 1, strain F |
Vaccinia virus, strain MVA |
Non-Enveloped Viruses |
Adenovirus type 5, strain Adenoid 75 |
Bovine Enterovirus type 1 |
Murine Norovirus, strain S99 Berlin |
Poliovirus type 1, LSc-2ab |
Porcine parvovirus, strain NADL-2 |
NO | STRAIN |
REFERENCE CULTURE |
DESCRIPTION |
1 |
Acinetobacter baumannii, multidrug-resistant |
ATCC BAA-1605 |
Antimicrobial-resistant gram-negative bacteria. Survives a wide range of environmental conditions for prolonged periods. Causes HAIs such as pneumonia, meningitis, urinary tract infection and wound infection. |
2 |
Campylobacter coli, fluoroquinolone-resistant |
ATCC BAA-370 |
Gram-negative bacteria commonly found in the intestinal tract of animals. Causes inflammation of the intestine and diarrhoea in animals and humans. Usually treated with antibiotics, however fluoroquinolone-resistant strain is causing serious antibiotic-resistance concern. |
3 |
Enterococcus faecalis, antibiotic-resistant strain |
ATCC 51575 |
Gram-positive bacteria found in human gastrointestinal tract. Increasing resistance to vancomycin detected. Frequently found in re-infected root canal treated teeth and are known to survive harsh conditions. |
4 |
Enterococcus faecium, vancomycin-resistant |
ATCC 700221 |
Antimicrobial-resistant Enterococci variant. Not generally virulent but resistance to antimicrobial drugs complicates treatment. Causes urinary tract infections, bacteremia. |
5 |
Escherichia coli, antibiotic- resistant strain |
ATCC BAA-2469 |
Gram-negative bacteria found in human gastrointestinal tract expelled through fecal matter. Some strains are resistant to a broad spectrum of carbapenem and colistin antibiotics (often used as a last resort antibiotic). |
6 |
Haemophilus influenzae, ampicillin-resistant |
ATCC 43335 |
Gram-negative bacteria often found in the upper respiratory system of humans. Opportunistic pathogen to have gained resistance to penicillin family of antibiotics. |
7 |
Helicobacter pylori, clarithromycin-resistant |
ATCC 700684 |
Gram-negative bacteria commonly found in the stomach. Linked to duodenal ulcers and stomach cancer and identified as the main cause of gastroduodenal diseases. Resistant to clarithromycin. |
8 |
Klebsiella pneumoniae, carbapenem-resistant |
NCTC 13438 |
Gram-negative bacteria found in the normal flora of the mouth, skin and intestines. Causes bloody sputum if inhaled by humans and animals. Often resistant to multiple antibiotics and now carbapenem. |
9 |
Kocuria rhizophila, streptomycin-resistant |
ATCC 9341a |
Gram-positive bacteria commonly found in the environment, the human skin and oropharynx mucosa. Causes sepsis. Possible infection when in contact with contaminated meat and dust. |
10 |
Neisseria gonorrhoeae, cephalosporin-resistant |
CDC SPL-4 |
Gram-negative bacteria that causes infection of the genitals, throat and eyes. Resistant to penicillin. Current treatment is with cephalosporin. Efforts to develop vaccine is underway. |
11 |
Pseudomonas aeruginosa, carbapenem-resistant |
ATCC BAA-2108 |
Gram-negative bacteria that causes pneumonia, bloodstream infections, surgical site infections and urinary tract infections. Carbapenem is the ‘last line of defence’ against gram-negative bacteria but is increasingly ineffective against |
12 |
Staphylococcus aureus subsp. aureus (MR5A) |
ATCC 33591 |
Antimicrobial-resistant variant of S. aureus. Causes skin and soft-tissue infections and a serious form of pneumonia. Opportunistic pathogen and common cause of HAIs. |
13 |
Staphylococcus aureus subsp. aureus, gentamicin and methicilin-resistant |
ATCC 33592 |
Gram-positive bacteria known to cause nosocomial infection. Almost entirely resistant against methicillin (MRSA). The emergence of gentamicin resistant species (GS-MRSA) is now a global issue. |
14 |
Staphylococcus aureus subsp. aureus, methicillin- resistant; reduced vancomycin susceptibility |
ATCC 700699 |
MRSA with reduced Vancomycin susceptibility (VISA) has been reported in several countries. VISA isolates are rare, but some strains have been discovered to have a subpopulation of resistant cells (heterogeneous VISA- hVISA). |
15 |
Staphylococcus epidermidis, methicillin- resistant |
ATCC 51625 |
Antimicrobial-resistant variant of S. epidermidis. Causes infection in those with catheters or surgical implants as the pathogen forms biofilms that grow on these devices. |
16 |
Streptococcus pneumoniae, low level penicillin- resistant |
ATCC49619 |
Gram-positive bacteria that is a clone of S. pneumoniae emerging from Switzerland. Leading cause of potentially life-threatening community acquired diseases. |
17 |
Streptococcus pneumoniae, penicillin-resistant |
ATCC 700903 |
Most common cause of community-acquired respiratory-tract infection, causing meningitis and otitis media. Many isolates develop multidrug resistant species (MDRSP) causing huge problems in healthcare facilities. |
LIST OF VIRUSES | |||
No | Strain | Reference Culture | Description |
Virus (Enveloped) | |||
1 |
Bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV), strain NADL |
ATCC VR-534 |
An enveloped virus that typically causes abortions, stillbirth, weak newborns, foetal resorption and congenital abnormalities in cattle. |
2 |
Feline coronavirus, strain Munich |
FLI-RVB-1259 |
An enveloped virus highly prevalent in cats. Responsible for feline infectious peritonitis, a highly fatal disease. |
3 |
Human coronavirus, strain 229E |
ATCC VR-740 |
An enveloped virus that typically cause mild to moderate upper- respiratory tract illnesses, such as common cold. Can sometimes cause lower-respiratory tract illnesses, such as pneumonia or bronchitis. |
4 |
Human cytomegalovirus, strain AD-169 |
ATCC VR-538 |
An enveloped virus that is transmitted through mucous membrane contact. Leads to encephalitis, retinitis, hepatitis, nephritis and colitis. |
5 | Human herpesvirus 1, strainF | ATCC VR-733 |
A highly contagious virus. Most infections are oral herpes acquired during childhood and they last lifelong. Symptoms include blisters or open sores in or around the mouth. |
6 |
Human respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), strain long |
ATCC VR-26 |
An enveloped virus known to cause acute lower respiratory tract infections in children younger than 2 years. Transmitted when droplets of cough or sneeze are transferred to the eyes, nose or mouth. |
7 |
Human simplex virus 2, strain G |
ATCC VR-734 |
HSV-2 infection is widespread throughout the world and is almost exclusively sexually transmitted, causing genital herpes. It is mainly transmitted during sex, through contact with genital surfaces, skin, sores or fluids of someone infected with the virus. |
8 |
Influenza A virus (H1N1), strain A/Swine/1976/31 |
ATCC VR-1682 |
An enveloped virus that causes influenza in birds including domestic poultry and some mammals. On occasion, aquatic birds pass the virus to domestic poultry, giving rise to human influenza pandemics. |
9 |
Influenza A virus (H3N2), strain Hong Kong |
ATCC VR-544 |
An enveloped virus that causes influenza in birds including domestic poultry and some mammals. On occasion, aquatic birds pass the virus to domestic poultry, giving rise to human influenza pandemics. |
10 |
Influenza B virus, strain B/Hong Kong/5/72 |
ATCC VR-823 |
An enveloped virus that causes seasonal influenza which is characterized by a sudden onset of fever, cough (usually dry), headache, muscle and joint pain, severe malaise (feeling unwell), sore throat, and a runny nose. Seasonal influenza spreads easily, with rapid transmission in crowded areas. |
11 |
Measles virus, strain Edmonston |
ATCC VR-24 |
An enveloped virus that causes diseases known as measles, which presents as a high fever with cough, coryza, and conjunctivitis. Serious complications include blindness, encephalitis, severe diarrhoea, and pneumonia. |
12 | Mumps virus, strain Jones | ATCC VR-1438 |
An enveloped virus that causes a well known common childhood disease characterized by swelling of one or both parotid glands, often accompanied by more serious complications, such as meningitis, pancreatitis, or orchitis. |
13 | Vaccinia virus, strain MVA | ATCC VR-1508 |
An enveloped virus that causes smallpox, an illness characterized by the eruption of small pock-like lesions throughout the skin and internal organs. Was eventually responsible for the eradication of smallpox. |
14 |
Varicella zoster virus, strain Ellen |
ATCC VR-1367 |
Primary infection leads to acute varicella or “chickenpox”. After initial infection, VZV establishes lifelong latency in cranial nerve and dorsal root ganglia, and can reactivate years to decades later as herpes zoster (HZ) or “shingles”. |
15 |
Adenovirus type 5, strain adenoid 75 |
ATCC VR-5 |
A non-enveloped virus that causes conjunctivitis, gastroenteritis, hepatitis, myocarditis, and pneumonia. Virus is endemic in the general population and frequently infects immunocompromised patients, especially pediatric patients. |
16 |
Bovine enterovirus type 1 (ECBO), strain LCR-4 |
ATCC VR-248 |
A non-enveloped virus that causes reproductive, gastrointestinal and respiratory diseases in cattle. Most have low virulence. |
17 |
Hepatitis A virus, strain HM 175 |
ATCC VR-2093 |
A non-enveloped virus that causes jaundice, fever, and abdominal pain in humans. Usually spread by consuming food or water contaminated with infected feces. |
18 |
Human coxsackievirus A6, strain Gdula |
ATCC VR-1801 |
A non-enveloped virus that may cause asymptomatic infection or may cause diarrhea, rashes, and Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD). It is well known to cause HFMD outbreaks, which often occur in a cyclical pattern, every 2-3 years, in various countries. |
19 |
Human enterovirus 71, strain H |
ATCC VR-1432 |
A non-enveloped virus that may cause asymptomatic infection or may cause diarrhea, rashes, and Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD). It is well known to cause HFMD outbreaks, which often occur in a cyclical pattern, every 2-3 years, in various countries. |
20 |
Human rhinovirus 37, strain 151-1 |
ATCC VR-1607 |
A non-enveloped virus transmitted through direct and indirect contact and through aerosolization of particles. Known to cause respiratory syndromes. |
21 |
Murine norovirus, strain S99 Berlin |
FLI-RVB-0651 |
A non-enveloped virus that causes enteric infection in mice. Murine norovirus infection can result in weight loss, hunched posture and even death in mice. |
22 |
Poliovirus type 1, strain LSc- 2ab |
NIBSC-01/528 |
Vaccine containing live attenuated non-eveloped poliovirus of the Sabin strain type 1 (LS-c, 2ab). Poliovirus causes the well- known poliomyelitis, a disease that affects the brain and spinal cord causing paralysis. |
23 |
Porcine parvovirus , strain NADL-2 |
FLI-RVB-1258 |
A non-enveloped virus that causes infectious infertility in pigs. It multiplies normally in the intestine of the pig without causing clinical signs. |
24 |
Rodent protaparvovirus 1 / Murine parvovirus, strain prototype (p) |
ATCC VR-1346 |
Parvovirus are known to be resistant to physico-chemical treatment. Parvovirus, such as mouse minute virus (MVM) appear to be among the most highly resistant of the virus families to heat inactivation in liquids. |
25 | Rotavirus A, strain WA | ATCC VR-2018 |
A contagious non-enveloped virus that causes gastroenteritis. Strain WA is the human rotavirus. Usually spread by consuming food or water contaminated with infected feces. |
Standard Test Methods/Equipment/Techniques |
EN 13727+A2(E) |
EN 13624(E) |
EN 1275(E) |
EN 1276(E) |
EN 14348(E) |
EN 1040(E) |
EN 1650(E) |
EN 1657(E) |
EN 13697+A1(E) |
EN 14561(E) |
EN 14652(E) |
EN 14563(E) |
EN 14204(E) |
EN 1656(E) |
EN 14349(E) |
EN 16438(E) |
EN 1499(E) |
EN 1500(E) |
EN 12791+A1(E) |
EN 13704(E) |
EN 16615(E) |
VAH Method 7 |
VAH Method 8 |
VAH Method 9 |
VAH Method 14.1 |
VAH Method 14.2 |
VAH Method 15 |
TGA |
ASTM D7907-14 |
ISO 18593(E) |
TM-7.2.32 In-house method based on Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination |
EN 16437+A1(E) |
EN 14675(E) |
EN 14476+A2(E) |
EN 17111(E) |
EN ISO 21530 |
Select from a Collection of 164 Microorganisms for Your Disinfectant Effcacy Testing |
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NO | Strain | Reference Culture | Description |
Bacteria | |||
1 | Achromobacter xylosoxidans | ATCC 27061 |
Gram-negative bacteria commonly found in moist environment. Causes otitis media, pneumonia, pharyngitis and urinary tract infections. Also causes HAls |
2 |
Acinetobacter baumannii, multidrug- resistant |
ATCC BAA-1605 |
Antimicrobial-resistant gram-negative bacteria. Survives a wide range of environmental conditions for prolonged periods. Causes HAis such as pneumonia, meningitis, urinary tract infection and wound infection. |
3 | Acinetobacter lwoffii | ATCC 15309 |
Gram-negative bacteria that is considered normal skin flora. Inhabits the human oropharynx and perineum of up to 25% of the population. Causes catheter associated infections in immunocompromised patients. |
4 | Aeromonas caviae | ATCC 15468 |
Gram-negative bacteria found in salt water, shellfish, meat, dairy products, fresh vegetables and domestic animals. Causes bacteremia, hepatobiliary tract infections and soft-tissue infections. |
5 | Aeromonas hydrophila | ATCC 35654 |
Gram-negative bacteria found in fresh or brackish water in warmer climates. An opportunistic pathogen in humans but a major fish and amphibian pathogen. |
6 | Alcaligenes faecalis | ATCC 35655 |
Gram-negative bacteria commonly found in the environment. An opportunistic pathogen that causes urinary tract infection. Generally considered as non- pathogenic |
7 | Bordetella bronchiseptica | ATCC 10580 |
Gram-negative bacteria. Causes infectious bronchitis in dogs, cats and other animals but rarely infects humans. Generally resistant to macrolide antibiotics. |
8 | Brevundimonas diminuta | ATCC 11568 |
Gram-negative bacteria commonly used as a test organism for validation of sterilising-grade membrane filters due to the small size of the bacterium. Generally considered as non-pathogenic. |
9 | Burkholderia cepacia | ATCC 25416 |
Gram-negative bacteria. An opportunistic human pathogen that most often causes pneumonia in immunocompromised individuals with underlying lung disease. |
10 |
Campylobacter coli, fluoroquinolone- resistant |
ATCC BAA-370 |
Gram-negative bacteria commonly found in the intestinaltract of animals. Causes inflammation of the intestine and diarrhoea in animals and humans. Usually treated with antibiotics, however fluoroquinolone-resistant strain is causing serious antibiotic-resistance concern. |
11 | Cedecea neteri | ATCC 33855 |
Gram-negative organism found in bodily fluids, wounds, infected lungs and gall bladders of immunocompromised patients. |
12 | Citrobacter freundii | ATCC 43864 |
Gram-negative bacteria. Common component of the gut microbiome of healthy humans. Some strains are associated with nosocomial infections of the respiratory and urinary tract in immunocompromised patients. |
13 | Citrobacter koseri | ATCC 27156 |
Gram-negative bacillus found in normal human flora and in the digestive tract. It is anaerobic but is capable or aerobic respiration. Can be transferred from mother to fetus and to neonatal children. Causes meningitis, seizures and sepsis. |
14 | Corynebacterium minutissimum | ATCC 23348 |
Gram-positive bacteria that is a component of normal skin flora. Causes superficial skin infection (erythrasma), presented as reddish-brown patches. |
15 | Corynebacterium renale | ATCC BAA-1785 |
Gram-positive bacteria highly sensitive to a range of antibiotics including penicillin and cephalosporins. Causes cystitis and pyelonephritis in cattle. |
16 | Corynebacterium xerosis | ATCC 373 |
Gram-positive bacteria that rarely causes infection in humans. Found in the normal flora of human skin. Causes bacteremia, endocarditis, skin infections and pneumonia among immunocompromised individuals. |
17 | Delftia acidovorans | ATCC 43868 |
Gram-negative bacillus rarely pathogenic. Infections commonly occur in hospitalized or immuncompromised patients. Often resistant to aminoglycosides, therefore early diagnosis is necessary for recovery. |
18 | Edwardsiella tarda | ATCC 15947 |
Gram-negative bacteria found in water, mud, pond and theintestine of fish and other marineanimals. Causes gastroenteritis, peritonitis and meningitis in humans. |
19 | Elizabethkingia meningoseptica | ATCC 13253 |
Gram-negative bacteria found in fresh and salt water and soil. Causes outbreaks of meningitis in premature newborns and infants in neonatal intensive care units. |
20 | Enterobacter aerogenes | ATCC 13048 |
Gram-negative bacteria usually found in human gastrointestinal tract. An opportunistic pathogen that causes bacteremia, skin and soft-tissue infections, urinary tract infections, osteomyelitis, ophthalmicinfections. |
21 | Enterobacter amnigenus | ATCC 51816 |
Gram-negative bacteria found in drinking/ surface water and soil. Causes sepsis and urinary and respiratory tract infections among immunocompromised patients. |
22 | Enterobacter cloacae subsp. cloacae | ATCC 13047 |
Gram-negative bacteria usually found in human gastrointestinal tract. An opportunistic pathogen that causes bacteremia, skin and soft-tissue infections, urinary tract infections, osteomyelitis, ophthalmic infections. |
23 | Enterobacter gergoviae | ATCC 33028 |
Gram-negative bacteria usually found in human gastrointestinal tract. An opportunistic pathogen that commonly causes urinary tract infections, fever and bacteremia. |
24 | Enterobacter hormaechei | ATCC 700323 |
Gram-negative bacteria commonly causing nosocomial infections including sepsis. |
25 | Enterococcus casseliflavus | ATCC 25788 |
Gram-positive bacteria found in the intestines of healthy people. An opportunistic pathogen that causes wound infection and urinary tract infection. |
26 | Enterococcus faecalis | ATCC 19433 |
Gram-positive bacteria usually found in human gastrointestinal tract. Causes HAis such as endocarditis, septicaemia, urinary tract infections, meningitis. |
27 |
Enterococcus Faecalis, antibiotic- resistant strain |
ATCC 51575 |
Gram-positive bacteria found in human gastrointestinal tract. Increasing resistance to vancomycin detected. Frequently found in reinfected root canal treated teeth and are known to survive harsh conditions. |
28 | Enterococcus Faecium | ATCC 6057 |
Gram-positive bacteria usually found in human gastrointestinal tract. Causes neonatal meningitis, endocarditis. |
29 |
Enterococcus faecium, vancomycin- resistant |
ATCC 700221 |
Antimicrobial-resistant Enterococci variant. Not generally virulent but resistance to antimicrobial drugs complicates treatment. Causes urinary tract infections, bacteremia. |
30 | Enterococcus gallinarum | ATCC 49573 |
Gram-positive bacteria intrinsically resistant to low levels of vancomycin. Causes bacteremia and infection among immunosuppressed patients. |
31 | Enterococcus hirae | ATCC 10541 |
Gram-positive bacteria found in human gastrointestinal tract. Opportunistic pathogen that causes endocarditis and urinary tract infection. |
32 | Enterococcus raffinosus | ATCC 49464 |
Gram-positive bacteria found in the normal intestinal flora of humans and animals. Causes infection among immunosuppressed patients and is increasingly resistant to antibiotics. |
33 | Escherichia coli | ATCC 10536 |
Gram-negative bacteria found in human gastrointestinal tract, expelled through fecal matter. Can cause severe food poisoning when ingested. |
34 | Escherichia coli (Migula) | ATCC 8739 |
Gram-negative bacteria found in human gastrointestinal tract, expelled through fecal matter. Causes severefood poisoning when ingested. |
35 | Escherichia coli K12 | NCTC 10538 |
Gram-negative bacteria found in human gastrointestinal tract, expelled through fecal matter. Can cause severe food poisoning when ingested. |
36 | Escherichia coli | NCTC 8196 |
Gram-negative bacteria found in human gastrointestinal tract, expelled through fecal matter. Causes severefood poisoning when ingested. |
37 | Escherichia coli O157:H7 | ATCC 43888 |
Gram-negative bacteria found in human gastrointestinal tract, expelled through fecal matter. Can causeseverefood poisoning when ingested. |
38 |
Escherichia coli, antibiotic-resistant strain |
ATCC BAA-2469 |
Gram-negative bacteria found in human gastrointestinal tract expelled through fecal matter. Somestrains areresistant to a broad spectrumof carbapenemand colistin antibiotics (often used as a last resort antibiotic). |
39 | Exiguobacterium mexicanum | ATCC 49676 |
Gram-positivebacteria isolated frombrineshrimp. Significantly improves thesurvival of Artemia. |
40 | Haemophilus influenza | ATCC 10211 |
Gram-negative bacteria. Most strains are opportunistic pathogens and usually livein their host without causing diseases. |
41 |
Haemophilus influenzae, ampicillin- resistant |
ATCC 43335 |
Gram-negative bacteria often found in the upper respiratory system of humans. Opportunistic pathogen to have gained resistance to penicillin family of antibiotics. |
42 | Hafnia alvei | ATCC 51815 |
Gram-negative bacteria often found in the gastrointestinal tract Rarely pathogenic in humans but may cause disease in immunocompromised patients. Often resistant to multiple antibiotics including aminopenicillins. |
43 |
Helicobacter pylori, clarithromycin- resistant |
ATCC 700684 |
Gram-negative bacteria commonly found in the stomach. Linked to duodenal ulcers and stomach cancer and identified as the main cause of gastroduodenal diseases. Resistant to clarithromycin. |
44 | Klebsiella oxytoca | ATCC 13182 |
Gram-negative bacteria found in the environment, mammals and insects. An opportunistic pathogen known to colonise mucous membranes and skin. |
45 |
Klebsiella pneumoniae subsp. pneumoniae |
ATCC 13883 |
Gram-negative bacteria found in the normal flora of the mouth and skin. Causes bronchopneumonia, bronchitis among immunocompromised individuals when inhaled. |
46 |
Klebsiella pneumoniae subsp. pneumoniae (ESBL positive) |
ATCC 700603 |
Gram-negative bacterium found in the normal flora of the mouth, skin, and intestines. It can cause destructive changes to human and animal lungs if aspirated (inhaled), specifically to the alveoli (in the lungs) resulting in bloody sputum. |
47 |
Klebsiella pneumoniae, carbapenem- resistant |
NCTC 13438 |
Gram-negative bacteria found in the normal flora of the mouth, skin and intestines. Causes bloody sputum if inhaled by humans and animals. Often resistant to multiple antibiotics and now carbapenem. |
48 |
Kocuria rhizophila, streptomycin- resistant |
ATCC 9341a |
Gram-positive bacteria commonly found in the environment, the human skin and oropharynx mucosa. Causes sepsis. Possible infection when in contact with contaminated meat and dust. |
49 | Kocuria rosea | ATCC 186 |
Gram-positive bacteria found in soil and water. Causes opportunistic infections among immunocompromised patients. |
50 | Leclercia adecarboxylata | ATCC 23216 |
Rare Gram-negative bacteria found in water environments. Infects immunocompromised individuals usually attacking the soft-tissue of the foot. |
51 | Listeria innocua | NCTC 11288 |
Gram-positive bacteria found in the environment and food sources. Non-pathogenic in character. |
52 | Listeria monocytogenes | ATCC 13932 |
Gram-positive bacteria capable of surviving with or without oxygen. Causes bacterial infections affecting the central nervous system when ingested through contaminated and raw food. |
53 | Micrococcus luteus | ATCC 10240 |
Gram-positive bacteria found in soil, water, dust and air. The bacterium also colonises the human mouth, mucosae, oropharynx and upper respiratory tract. |
54 | Moraxella catarrhalis | ATCC 25238 |
Gram-negative bacteria. Causes infections of the respiratory system, middle ear, eye, central nervous system, and joints in humans. |
55 | Morganella morganii | ATCC 25829 |
Gram-negative bacteria commonly found in the intestinal tracts of humans, mammals and reptiles. An uncommon cause of infection but often encountered in postoperative nosocomial settings causing urinary tract infections. |
56 | Neisseria gonorrhoeae | ATCC 49981 |
Gram-negative bacteria. Of the 11 species, only 2 are pathogenic. Causes gonorrhea and is transmitted through sexual contact. |
57 |
Neisseria gonorrhoeae, cephalosporin resistant |
CDC SPL-4 |
Gram-negative bacteria that causes infection of the genitals, throat and eyes. Resistant to penicillin. Current treatment is with cephalosporin. Efforts to develop vaccine is underway. |
58 |
Pantoea agglomerans (Enterobacter agglomerans) |
ATCC 27155 |
Gram-negative bacteria isolated from plant surfaces, seeds, fruits, and animal and human feces. Causes wound, blood, and urinary-tract infections among immunocompromised patients. |
59 | Pasteurella multocida | ATCC 12945 |
Gram-negative bacteria that affects mammals and birds. Causes fowl cholera and atrophic rhinitis in pigs and bovine hemorrhagic septicemia. |
60 | Proteus mirabilis | ATCC 12453 |
Gram-negative bacteria commonly found in soil and water. Causes kidney stones, nosocomial wound infections, septicemia and pneumonia. |
61 | Proteus vulgaris | ATCC 13315 |
Gram-negative bacteria found in intestinaltracts of humans and animals, soil, water and fecal matter. Causes wound infections. |
62 | Proteus vulgaris | NCTC 4635 |
Gram-negative bacteria found in human gastrointestinal tract. Causes wound infections and urinary tract infections contracted from contaminated water, soil or fecal matter. |
63 | Proteus vulgaris OX19 | ATCC 6380 |
Gram-negative bacteria found in human gastrointestinal tract. Causes wound infections and urinary tract infections contracted from contaminated water, soil or fecal matter. |
64 | Providencia alcalifaciens | ATCC 51902 |
Gram-negative bacteria found in gastrointestinal tract. Commonly causes diarrhea in children and travelers. |
65 | Providencia stuartii | ATCC 33672 |
Gram-negative bacteria found in soil, water and sewage. An opportunistic pathogen seen in patients with severe burns or long-term indwelling urinary catheters. P stuartiisepticemia is primarily of urinary origin. |
66 | Pseudomonas aeruginosa | ATCC 15442 |
Common, opportunistic Gram-negative bacteria that causes diseases in plants, animals and humans. Commonly associated with nosocomial infections such as ventilator-associated pneumonia and sepsis syndromes. |
67 | Pseudomonas aeruginosa (Schroeter) | ATCC 9027 |
Common, opportunistic Gram-negative bacteria that causes diseases in plants, animals and humans. Commonly associated with nosocomial infections such as ventilator-associated pneumonia and sepsis syndromes. |
68 | Pseudomonas aeruginosa | NCTC 6749 |
Common, opportunistic Gram-negative bacteria that causes diseases in plants, animals and humans. Commonly associated with nosocomial infections such as ventilator-associated pneumonia and sepsis syndromes. |
69 |
Pseudomonas aeruginosa, carbapenem-resistant |
ATCC BAA-2108 |
Gram-negative bacteria that causes pneumonia, bloodstream infections, surgical site infections and urinary tract infections. Carbapenem is the 'last line of defence' against gram-negative bacteria but is increasingly ineffective against P. aeruginosa. |
70 | Pseudomonas fluorescens | ATCC 13525 |
Common gram-negative bacteria found in soil and water. Causes bacteremia among immunocompromised patients typically cancer patients. Known to cause fin rot in fish |
71 | Pseudomonas putida | ATCC 31483 |
Gram-negative bacteria found in soil and water. Generally non-pathogenic but have been detected in cases of chronic sinusitis in humans and dorsal ulcer in fish. |
72 | Pseudomonas stutzeri | ATCC 17588 |
Gram-negative bacteria found in soil. Rarely causes infection but is known to have caused skin infections and prosthetic bone replacements infection in humans. |
73 | Ralstonia insidiosa | ATCC 49129 |
Gram-negative bacteria widely present in aqueous environments including medical water purification systems. A strong biofilm producer. |
74 | Rhodococcus equi | ATCC 6939 |
Gram-positive bacterium and commonly found in dry and dusty soiꢄ. Causes pneumonia in foals and has been known to infect wild boar and domestic pigs. Generalꢄy causes infection in grazing animals but has recently emerged as an important pathogen in immunocompromised humans. |
75 | Salmonella bongori | ATCC 43975 |
Gram-negative bacteria. Commonly causes gastrointestinal disease characterised by cramping and diarrhea. |
76 | Salmonella enterica subsp.arizonae | ATCC 13314 |
Gram-negative bacteria usually found in the guts of reptiꢄes. Causes gastroenteritis among immunocompromised individuals. |
77 |
Salmonella enterica subsp.enterica serovar Choleraesuis |
ATCC 10708 |
Gram-negative bacteria known to cause food- borne infection. Some are increasingly resistant to antibiotics. |
78 |
Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Typhimurium |
ATCC 14028 |
Gram-negative bacteria. Often infects humans, cattle, swine, sheep, horses, rodents and galliformes. |
79 | Serratia liquefaciens | ATCC 27592 |
Gram-negative bacteria found in soil, water, plants and the digestive tracts of rodents, insects, fish and humans. Rare pathogen to cause nosocomia infections usually due to poor hygiene. |
80 | Serratia marcescens | ATCC 13880 |
Gram-negative bacteria commonly found in damp environments such as bathrooms and sink. Causes catheter-associated bacteremia, urinary tract infections and wound infections. |
81 | Shigella boydii | ATCC 9207 |
Gram-negative bacteria found in the intestine and rectum of humans and other primates. Causes bacillary dysentery. |
82 | Shigella flexneri | ATCC 12022 |
Gram-negative bacteria found in water from ponds, lakes, or untreated swimming pools. Causes diarrhea, fever and abdominal pain. |
83 | Shigella sonnei | ATCC 29930 |
Gram-negative bacteria usually found in human gastrointestinal tract. Causes diarrhea, fever, abdominal pain. |
84 | Sphingomonas paucimobilis | ATCC 29837 |
Gram-negative bacteria found in aqueous and terrestrial habitats and plant root systems. Typically produces yellow or off-white pigmented colonies. Causes wound infections, meningitis, catheter associated bacteremia, ventilator associated pneumonia and urinary tract infection. |
85 | Staphylococcus aureus | NCTC 4163 |
Gram-positive bacteria found in the normal flora of the skin and mucous membranes. Opportunistic pathogen and common cause of HAis in hospitals. |
86 | Staphylococcus aureus subsp. aureus | ATCC 6538 |
Gram-positive bacteria found in the normalflora of the skin and mucous membranes. Opportunistic pathogen and common cause of HAis in hospitals. |
87 |
Staphylococcus aureus subsp. aureus (MR5A) |
ATCC 33591 |
Antimicrobial-resistant variant of S. aureus. Causes skin and soft-tissue infections and a serious form of pneumonia. Opportunistic pathogen and common cause of HAis. |
88 |
Staphylococcus aureus subsp. aureus, gentamicin and methicilin-resistant |
ATCC 33592 |
Gram-positive bacteria known to cause nosocomial infection. Almost entirely resistant against methicillin (MRSA). The emergence of gentamicin resistant species (GS-MRSA) is now a global issue. |
89 |
Staphylococcus aureus subsp. aureus, methicillin-resistant; reduced vancomycin susceptibility |
ATCC 700699 |
MRSA with reduced Vancomycin susceptibility (VISA) has been reported in several countries. VISA isolates are rare but some strains have been discovered to have a subpopulation of resistant cells (heterogeneous VISA-hVISA). |
90 | Staphylococcus capitis | ATCC 35661 |
Gram-positive bacteria that is part of the normal flora of the skin of the human scalp, face, neck, and ears. Causes prosthetic valve endocarditis among immunocompromised individuals. |
91 | Staphylococcus epidermidis | ATCC 12228 |
Gram-positive bacteria found in the normal flora of the skin. Causes infection among immunocompromised individuals especially those with catheters or surgical implants as the pathogen forms biofilms that grow on these devices. |
92 |
Staphylococcus epidermidis, methicillin-resistant |
ATCC 51625 |
Antimicrobial-resistant variant of S. epidermidis. Causes infection in those with catheters or surgical implants as the pathogen forms biofilms that grow on these devices. |
93 |
Staphylococcus haemolyticus, strain SM 131 |
ATCC 29970 |
Gram-positive bacterium. It is part of the skin flora of humans, and its largest populations are usually found at the axillae, perineum, and inguinal areas. It is a well-known opportunistic pathogen. Infections can be localized or systemic, and are often associated with the insertion of medical devices. |
94 | Staphylococcus lugdunensis | ATCC 49576 |
Gram-positive bacteria that contributes to biofilm formation which may be helpfulto the surrounding ecosystem, but not the host. Causes osteomyelitis, arthritis, septicaemia, wound infections and endocarditis. Increasing antibiotics-resistance has been reported. |
95 |
Staphylococcus saprophyticus subsp. saprophyticus |
ATCC 15305 |
Gram-positive bacteria found in the normal flora of the female genital tract and perineum. Common cause of urinary tract infections. |
96 | Staphylococcus sciuri subsp. sciuri | ATCC 29061 |
Gram-positive bacteria found in soil, water, sand, animal skin and human urine. Causes endocarditis, peritonitis, septic shock and wound infections. |
97 | Staphylococcus simulans | ATCC 27851 |
Gram-positive bacteria occasionally found on human skin and in the urethras of healthy women. Rarely identified with infections but on infrequent occasions has been isolated from clinical specimens such as blood and urine. |
98 | Staphylococcus warneri | ATCC 49454 |
Gram-positive bacteria found in as part of the skin flora on humans and animals. Causes infections usually in association with the presence of implant materials. |
99 | Stenotrophomonas maltophila | ATCC 13636 |
Uncommon Gram-negative bacteria that frequently colonises humid surfaces such as the tubes used in mechanical ventilation and indwelling urinary catheters. Human infection is diffcult to treat due to its natural resistance to broad-spectrum antibiotics. |
100 | Streptococcus agalactiae | ATCC 12386 |
Gram-positive bacteria also identified as GBS. Harmless commensal bacterium being part of the human microbiota colonising the gastrointestinal and genitourinary tract. An opportunistic bacteria that causes serious illness for the mother during pregnancy and neonatal infection in the baby. |
101 | Streptococcus bovis | ATCC 33317 |
Gram-positive bacteria found in the gastrointestinal tract. Causes endocarditis, urinary tract infections and colorectalcancer. |
102 | Streptococcus dysgalactiae | ATCC 12388 |
Gram-positive bacteria found in the mouth, vagina, and skin of healthy animals. Causes bone and joint infections and bovine mastitis. |
103 | Streptococcus gallolyticus | ATCC 49147 |
Gram-positive bacteria found in the gastrointestinal tract. Causes endocarditis, urinary tract infections and colorectalcancer. |
104 | Streptococcus mutans | ATCC 25175 |
Gram-positive bacteria found in the human oral cavity. Causes tooth decay |
105 | Streptococcus oralis | ATCC 6249 |
Gram-positive bacteria found in the human oral cavity. An opportunistic pathogen that causes bacterial endocarditis, adult respiratory distress syndrome and streptococcal shock. Increasingly resistant to antibiotics |
106 | Streptococcus pneumoniae | NCIMB 13286 |
Gram-positive bacteria that resides in healthy carriers typically colonizing the respiratory tract, sinuses, and nasal cavity. Causes community acquired pneumonia and meningitis among immunocompromised individuals. |
107 |
Streptococcus pneumoniae, low level penicillin-resistant |
ATCC 49619 |
Gram-positive bacteria that is a clone of S. pneumoniae emerging from Switzerland. Leading cause of potentially life-threatening community- acquired diseases. |
108 |
Streptococcus pneumoniae, penicillin- resistant |
ATCC 700903 |
Most common cause of community-acquired respiratory-tract infection, causing meningitis and otitis media. Many isolates develop multidrug resistant species (MDRSP) causing huge problems in healthcare facilities. |
109 | Streptococcus pyrogenes | ATCC 12344 |
Gram-positive bacteria found in human respiratory tract. An opportunistic pathogen that causes suppurative infections in immunocompromised individuals. |
110 | Streptococcus salivarius | ATCC 13419 |
Gram-positive bacteria found in the mouth and upper respiratory tract of humans. An opportunistic pathogen that causes sepsis in people with neutropenia when introduced to the bloodstream. |
111 | Streptococcus uberis (Diernhofer) | ATCC 700407 |
A Gram-positive bacteria responsible for a high percentage of mastitis in dairy cattle. Rarely associated with human infections. |
112 | Vibrio parahaemolyticus | ATCC 17802 |
Gram-negative bacteria found in brackish saltwater. Causes gastrointestinal illness in humans. Infection occurs through ingestion of bacteria in raw or undercooked seafood, usually oysters. |
113 |
Yersinia enterocolitica subsp. enterocolitica |
ATCC 23715 |
Gram-negative bacteria. Causes mild enterocolitis or terminal ileitis and adenitis in humans. Acquired through consumption of insufficiently cooked pork or contaminated water, meat, or milk. |
Bacteria spore / vegetative | |||
114 | Bacillus cereus | ATCC 12826 |
Gram-positive bacterium normally found in soil. Produces endospores that are highly resistant to adverse environmentalconditions. Not a common pathogen. |
115 | Bacillus licheniformis | ATCC 14580 |
Bacterial spore. Bacteria commonly found in the soil and bird feathers, especially chest and back plumage of sparrows and ducks. Bacteria important in industrialenzyme production. |
116 | Bacillus pumilus | ATCC 14884 |
Bacterial spore. Bacteria commonly found in the soil and colonise the roots of certain plants. Human infection is rare. Shows antibacterial and antifungal activitiesꢃ |
117 | Bacillus subtilis subsp. spizizenii | ATCC 6633 |
Gram-positive bacterium normally found in soilꢃ Produces endospores that are highly resistant to adverse environmental conditions. Not a common pathogenꢃ |
118 | Clostridium difficile | ATCC 43598 |
Gram-positive, anaerobic, spore forming bacteria found in human intestines. Commonly causes nosocomial diarrhoea and sepsis. The spores can survive outside the body for months on inanimate surfacesꢃ |
119 | Clostridium sporogenes | ATCC 11437 |
Gram-positive bacterium normally found in soilꢃ Produces endospores that are highly resistant to adverse environmental conditions. Not a common pathogenꢃ |
Yeast | |||
120 | Candida albicans | ATCC 10231 |
Dimorphic fungus found in the normal flora of the human gastrointestinal tractꢃ Causes candidiasis among immunocompromised individuals, commonly affecting mucous membranes in the mouth and vaginaꢃ |
121 | Candida auris | CDC B11903 |
A type of yeast that causes candidiasis in humans, often multidrug resistant. Some species have become resistant to all 3 main classes of anti-fungal medicationsꢃ |
122 | Candida glabrata | ATCC 15126 |
An opportunistic pathogen that forms part of normal human microflora. Causes urogenital tract infection and bloodstream infection among immunocompromised patientsꢃ |
123 | Candida guilliermondii | ATCC 6260 |
An uncommon opportunistic pathogen most often associated with onychomycosis, a fungalinfection of the nail. Increasingly exhibits decreased susceptibility to antifungal agentsꢃ |
124 | Candida krusei | ATCC 14243 |
Yeast found in fruits, soil, dairy and meat products, pickles and recently in immunocompromised patients. Less dominant than C. albicans. |
125 | Candida lusitaniae | ATCC 66035 |
An uncommon pathogen that causes fungemia and candidemia. Bone marrow transplant and chemotherapy present as risk factors for this organism. |
126 | Candida parapsilosis | ATCC 22019 |
Yeast found in soil, insects and domestic animals. Causes sepsis and wound and tissue infections in immunocompromised patients. |
127 | Candida tropicalis | ATCC 13803 |
Commonly found in seawater, mud, marine fish intestine, mangrove plants and shrimp. Causes bloodstream infection and less commonly, tissue invasive candidiasis. |
128 | Cryptococcus gattii | ATCC MYA-4560 |
Yeast mostly found in tropical and sub-tropical climates. Causes lung infection, central nervous system infection and occasional skin, bone and joint infections. |
129 | Cryptococcus neoformans | ATCC 13690 |
An encapsulated yeast that lives in plants and animals, often found in bird excrement. Causes lung infections among immunocompromised patients. |
130 | Rhodotorula mucilaginosa | ATCC 66034 |
Frequently found in soil, water, milk and fruit juice. Causes fungemia, sepsis, endophthalmitis, catheter infections, peritonitis and meningitis in immunocompromised patients. |
131 | Saccharomyces cerivisiae | ATCC 18824 |
A type of yeast commonly used in baking, brewing, winemaking and general fermentation process. Found on ripe fruits such as grapes. |
Fungus | |||
132 | Aspergillus brasiliensis | ATCC 16404 |
Black fungus commonly found in soil and indoor environments and is a common contaminant of food. Causes lung diseases and otomycosis or fungal ear infections in humans. |
133 | Aspergillus fumigatus | ATCC 204305 |
A type of fungus commonly found in soil and grows on plants, rotting vegetable, building materials and food items. Causes respiratory illnesses, bloodstream infections and allergic diseases. |
134 | Aspergillus ustus | ATCC 10760 |
An opportunistic microfungus commonly found in indoor environments and soil. Commonly causes onychomycosis and otitis media and rarely causes serious infections. |
135 |
Aureobasidium pullulans var. melanigenum |
ATCC 15233 |
Black, yeast-like fungus found in soil, water, air and limestone. Chronic human exposure through humidifiers or air conditioners can lead to hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Condition is characterised by dyspnea, cough, fever, and acute infiammatory reaction. |
136 | Cladosporium cladosporioides | ATCC 16022 |
A dark mold that grows on a wide range of materials indoors and outdoors. Rarely causes an infection in humans but commonly attacks plants such as grapes and strawberries. |
137 | Microsporum canis | ATCC 36299 |
A type of fungus that can infect all mammals. It feeds on keratin found on skin, hair and nails and can survive for up to 15 months. It is well known for causing ringworms on the skin. |
138 | Penicillium chrysogenum | ATCC 10106 |
Fungus commonly found in indoor environments, especially in damp or water-damaged buildings. Non- pathogenic in character. |
139 | Scopulariopsis acremonium | ATCC 58636 |
Fungus commonly found in soil, decaying wood, and various other plant and animal products. Associated with infection of nails. |
140 | Trichophyton mentagrophytes | ATCC 9533 |
A type of fungus that is pathogenic in nature. It affects both animals and humans.Typically causes infections that affect the feet, face and body. One well known infection is athlete's foot. |
141 | Trichosporon mucoides | ATCC 204094 |
A type of fungus found in soil and water. Known to cause onychomycosis, a fungal infection of the nail and white piedra or fungal infection of the hair. |
142 | Zygosaccharomyces rouxii | ATCC 28253 |
A type of yeast that thrives in saline and sugar-dense environments. Used in the fermentation of soybeans during the brewing process of soy sauce, and in the production of miso. |
Mycobacteria | |||
143 | Mycobacterium avium | ATCC 15769 |
Mycobacteria found in soil and water. Causes respiratory illness in immunocompromised individuals. Entry into host is usually through the gastrointestinal tract and respiratory tracts. |
144 | Mycobacterium bovis (BCG) | ATCC 35743 |
An aerobic bacterium and causative agent of tuberculosis in cattle and human. The weaker strain derived from cows is used as BCG vaccine to prevent tuberculosis. |
145 | Mycobacterium fortuitum | ATCC 6841 |
A nontuberculous mycobacteria that grows rapidly. Commonly found in soil and water. Causes skin diseases, inflammation of the bone, joint and eye infections. |
146 | Mycobacterium peregrinum | ATCC 700686 |
A nontuberculous mycobacteria that grows rapidly. Commonly found in soil and water. Causes surgical site infections and catheter related infections. |
147 | Mycobacterium smegmatis | ATCC 14468 |
Mycobacteria found in soil and water. Generally considered non-pathogenic but possesses similar structural features of more virulent mycobacteria. |
148 | Mycobacterium terrae | ATCC 15755 |
Mycobacteria found in soil and water. Causes debilitating disease of the joints, tendons, lungs, gastrointestinal tract, genitourinary tract and antibiotic-resistant skin infections. |
Virus (Enveloped) | |||
149 |
Bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV), strain: NADL |
ATCC VR-534 |
An enveloped virus that typically causes abortions, stillbirth, weak newborns, foetal resorption and congenital abnormalities in cattle. |
150 | Felinecoronavirus, strain Munich | FLI-RVB-1259 |
An enveloped virus highly prevalent in cats. Responsible for feline infectious peritonitis, a highly fatal disease. |
151 | Human cytomegalovirus, strain AD-169 | ATCC VR-538 |
An enveloped virus that is transmitted through mucous membrane contact. Leads to encephalitis, retinitis, hepatitis, nephritis and colitis. |
152 | Human herpesvirus 1, strain: F | ATCC VR 733 |
A highly contagious virus. Most infections are oral herpes acquired during childhood and they last lifelong. Symptoms include blisters or open sores in or around the mouth. |
153 |
Human respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), strain long |
ATCC VR-26 |
An enveloped virus known to cause acute lower respiratory tract infections in children younger than 2 years. Transmitted when droplets of cough or sneeze are transferred to the eyes, nose or mouth. |
154 | Human simplex virus 2 (HSV-2), strain G | ATCCVR-734 |
An enveloped virus that causes genital herpes. Mainly transmitted through contact with genital surfaces, skin, sores or fluids of someone infected with the virus. Infection is lifelong and incurable. |
155 | Influenza A virus (H3N2) | ATCC VR-544 |
An enveloped virus that causes influenza in birds including domestic poultry and some mammals. On occasion, aquatic birds pass the virus to domestic poultry, giving rise to human influenza pandemics. |
156 | Influenza B virus | ATCC VR-823 |
An enveloped virus that causes seasonal influenza which is characterized by a sudden onset of fever, cough (usually dry), headache, muscle and joint pain, severe malaise (feeling unwell), sore throat, and a runny nose. Seasonal influenza spreads easily, with rapid transmission in crowded areas. |
157 | Vaccinia virus, strain MVA | ATCC VR-1508 |
An enveloped virusthatcausessmallpox, an illness characterized by the eruption of small pock-like lesions throughout the skin and internal organs. Was eventually responsible for the eradication of smallpox. |
Virus (Non-Enveloped) | |||
158 | Adenovirus type 5, strain adenoid 75 | ATCC VR-5 |
A non-enveloped virus that causes conjunctivitis, gastroenteritis, hepatitis, myocarditis, and pneumonia. Virus is endemic in the general population and frequently infects immunocompromised patients, especially pediatric patients. |
159 |
Bovine enterovirus type 1 (ECBO), strain LCR-4 |
ATCC VR-248 |
A non-enveloped virus that causes reproductive, gastrointestinal and respiratory diseases in cattle. Most have low virulence. |
160 | Human enterovirus 71, strain H | ATCC VR-1432 |
A non-enveloped virus from Picornaviridae family that may cause asymptomatic infection or may cause diarrhea, rashes, and Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD). EV71 is well known to cause HFMD outbreaks, which often occur in a cyclical pattern, every 2-3 years, in various countries. |
161 | Human rhinovirus 37,strain 151-1 | ATCC VR-1607 |
A non-enveloped virus transmitted through direct and indirect contact and through aerosolization of particles. Known to cause respiratory syndromes. |
162 | Murine norovirus, strain S99 Berlin | FLI-RVB-0651 |
A non-enveloped virus that causes enteric infection in mice. Murine norovirus infection can result in weight loss, hunched posture and even death in mice. |
163 | Poliovirus type 1, LSc-2ab | NIBSC-01/528 |
Vaccine containing live attenuated non-eveloped poliovirus of the Sabin strain type 1 (LS-c, 2ab). Poliovirus causes the well-known poliomyelitis, a disease that affects the brain and spinal cord causing paralysis. |
164 |
Rodent protaparvovirus 1 / Murine parvovirus,strain prototype (p) |
ATCC VR-1346 |
Parvovirus are known to be resistant to physico chemical treatment. Parvovirus, such as mouse minute virus (MVM) appear to be among the most highly resistant of the virus families to heat inactivation in liquids. |