Other numbers: ATCC 13120, CCUG 345, CCUG 17913, CCUG 17914, CIP 73.15, CNCTC N 22/88, LMG 5297, NCTC 8263, S.E. Branham N155. Taxonomic status: Type strain. History: < NCTC < S.E. Branham < Chicago Dept. Health. Isolated from: Spinal fluid, fatal case of meningitidis. Additional information: Type (4895). Biohazard group 2. Cultivation conditions: Medium 2, 37°C.