TABLE 1.
Basic biochemical reactions for D. congolensis
| Test | Test resulta
|
|
|---|---|---|
| D. congolensis | Patient isolate | |
| Hemolysis | Beta in 3-7 days | Beta |
| Catalase | + | + |
| Urea, Christensen's | + | + |
| Nitrate reduction | − | − |
| Indole | − | − |
| Acid from: | ||
| Glucose | + | + |
| Xylose | − | − |
| Mannitol | − | − |
| Lactose | − | − |
| Sucrose | − | − |
| Maltose | − | − |
| Nutrient broth-0% NaCl | + | + |
| Nutrient broth-6% NaCl | − | − |
| Litmus milk | Peptonization | Peptonization |
| Growth at: | ||
| 25°C | − | − |
| 35°C | + | + |
| 42°C | − | − |
| Gelatin hydrolysis | + | + |
| Starch hydrolysis | + | + |
a
The data shown are from reference 10.