TABLE 2.
Biochemical characteristics of Y. pseudotuberculosis and Y. enterocolitica strains isolated from feces of migratory birds
| Biotype/serotypea | No. of positive birds | Salicin | Esculin | PYZ | CR-MOXb | virF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y. pseudotuberculosis | ||||||
| 1/O:2 | 3 | + | + | − | + | + |
| Y. enterocolitica | ||||||
| 3/O:3 | 2 | − | − | − | + | + |
| 3/O:3 | 8 | − | − | − | − | − |
| 3/NT | 9 | − | − | − | − | − |
| 1A/O:3 | 1 | + | + | + | − | − |
| 1A/NT | 3 | + | + | + | − | − |
| 1A/O:5 | 3 | + | + | + | − | − |
| NT/NT | 3 | − | − | + | − | − |
a
NT, nontypeable.
b
Isolates were tested for calcium dependence and Congo red absorption on CR-MOX agar.