Table 1 Characteristics of the bacteria isolated from Garra rufa and identified as Streptococcus agalactiae
From: Isolation of Streptococcus agalactiae and an aquatic birnavirus from doctor fish Garra rufa L
Characteristic | Â |
|---|---|
Gram stain | Positive bacilli |
Morphology | Small white circular colonies |
Motility | Negative |
O/F | Inert |
Oxidase | Negative |
Haemolysis | β |
Growth at 22°C | Yes (slow) |
Growth at 30°C | Yes |
Growth at 37°C | No |
Amoxycillin (10 μg) | Sensitive |
Flumequine (4 μg) | Resistant |
Oxolinic acid (2 μg) | Resistant |
Oxytetracycline (30 μg) | Sensitive |
Sarafloxacin (5 μg) | Resistant |
Trimethoprim/Sulphamethoxazole (25 μg) | Resistant |