Other numbers: ATCC 19615NA, CCUG 33061, CIP 104226, DSM 11728, NCIMB 13285, NCTC 12696. History: < CIP < ATCC < R.G. Wittler, strain Bruno < Z.B. McGee < E. Mortimer. Isolated from: Pharynx of child. Additional information: Quality control strain for BBL, API and Vitek bioMérieux products. Control strain for Streptococcus Group A. Media testing. Biohazard group 2. Cultivation conditions: Medium 31 with 10% sheep blood, 37°C, CO2.