TABLE 1.
Phenotypic features of C. curvus and C. curvus-like strains
| Characteristic | No. (%) of strains (n = 20) positive | C. curvus phenotypea |
|---|---|---|
| Oxidase | 20 (100) | + |
| Catalase | 10 (50) | − |
| Growth at: | ||
| 25°C | 5 (25) | − |
| 35°C | 20 (100) | + |
| 42°C | 20 (100) | + |
| Growth in: | ||
| 1% Glycine | 20 (100) | + |
| 3.5% NaCl | 1 (5) | − |
| H2S production on: | ||
| TSI | 8 (40) | + |
| PbAcb | 20 (100) | NA |
| Indoxyl acetate hydrolysis | 3 (15) | + |
| Sensitive to: | ||
| Nalidixic acid (30-μg disk) | 20 (100) | + |
| Cephalothin (30-μg disk) | 20 (100) | + |
a
Data are from reference 6. NA, not available.
b
PbAc, lead acetate.