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Streptococcus bovis
Streptococcus bovis
Pinpoint, semi-transparent, smooth kolonier. There is no 'greening' around the colonies due to the production of pseudocatalase which prevents the accumulation of hydrogen peroxide around the colonies.

 
 
 
General characteristics: Catalase-negative. Attacks sugars by fermentation. Non-motile.
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