Other numbers: ATCC 12598, CIP 65.6, DSM 20372, LMG 17556, NCIMB 11787, NCTC 8530, PZH 725/55, strain S 11, Cowan's serovar 1. History: < P. Oeding < NCTC < S.T. Cowan. Isolated from: Septic arthritis. Additional information: Serovar h2/k1k2/m/263-1/263-2. For preparation of protein A (1692). Biohazard group 2. Cultivation conditions: Medium 71, 37°C.