Other numbers: ATCC 14759, NCTC 8595, strain Greece-Salonika. History: < BÚ ÈSAV < NCTC < R. Gorrill. Isolated from: Pus from empyema. Additional information: Biohazard group 2. Produces granulomata when inoculated into rabbits. Cultivation conditions: Medium 8 or 29, 30°C.