TABLE 1.
Streptococcus pneumoniae strains and clinical isolates used in this study
| Strain | Capsule serotype | Origin of clinical isolatesa | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATCC 6303 | 3 | NA | ATCC |
| BS68 | 9 | NP swabs/nose | D. Greenbergb |
| BS69 | 14 | NP swabs/nose | D. Greenberg |
| BS70 | 11 | NP swabs/nose | D. Greenberg |
| BS71 | 3 | NP swabs/nose | D. Greenberg |
| BS72 | 23 | NP swabs/nose | D. Greenberg |
| BS73 | 6 | NP swabs/nose | D. Greenberg |
| BS74 | 18 | NP swabs/nose | D. Greenberg |
| BS75 | 19 | NP swabs/nose | D. Greenberg |
| CHPA | ND | External ear | D. Greenberg |
| CHPB | ND | External ear | D. Greenberg |
| CHPC | ND | External ear | D. Greenberg |
| 38 | W2938 | Sputum | D. Greenberg |
| 44 | F3114 | ND | D. Greenberg |
a
NA, not applicable; ND, not determined; NP, nasopheryngeal.
b
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.