Table. Differential biochemical profile of Brucella isolates from 2 men with neurobrucellosis, Costa Rica, 2008 and 2011.
Analysis |
bneohCR1 |
bneohCR2 |
Biochemical tests | ||
Oxidase | - | – |
Citrate utilization | – | – |
Nitrate reduction | + | + |
CO2 required | – | – |
H2S production | + | + |
Urease activity, h |
0–0.5+ |
0–0.5+ |
Growth in presence of dyes | ||
Thionin 20 μg/mL |
– |
– |
Basic fuchsin 20 μg/mL | – | – |
A | + | + |
M | – | – |