Each was isolated on different plates to have a primary culture, SBAP 1 and SBAP 2. In SBAP 1, a split plate was done, by inoculating the B hemolytic colonies and the tan colonies from the CHOC. It gave a mixed growth, so the tan colonies were inoculated to SBAP 2 in order to isolate the tan colonies without being mixed with the other colony. In SBAP 2, the split plate of γ-hemolytic colonies and tan colonies from the CHOC. After incubation, the tan colonies showed irregular colony morphology which has a formation of halo clearing on the sides of the …show more content…
This hemolysis is attributed to toxins formed by Group A streptococci called streptolysins. Streptolysins can destroy not only red blood cells, but also the white blood cells responsible for fighting off bacteria and disease, as well as other body cells[2]. The cause of strep throat is bacteria known as Streptococcus pyogenes, also known as group A streptococcus. Streptococcal bacteria are highly contagious. They can spread through airborne droplets when someone with the infection coughs or sneezes, or through shared food or drinks. You can also pick up the bacteria from a doorknob or other surface and transfer them to your nose, mouth or