Other numbers: ATCC 12395, CCUG 27298, DSM 20563, JCM 12993, LMG 14502, NCFB 2496, NCTC 10713, Lancefield F68A. Taxonomic status: Type strain. History: < CCUG < NCFB. Additional information: Type (6893). Lancefield's group G, type I. Production of ß-haemolysis on agar with horse blood. Biohazard group 2. Cultivation conditions: Medium 31 with 10% sheep blood, 37°C, CO2.