TABLE 1.
Biotypes and corresponding PFGE clusters of VREM
PFGE cluster | Biotype | Result of tests with the following biochemicals:
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Mannitol | Raffinose | Cyclodextrine | β-Mannosidase | Melibiosea | ||
1 | A | + | − | + | + | − |
2 | A | + | − | + | + | − |
3 | B | + | − | + | − | + |
4i | C | − | − | − | − | − |
4ii | D | + | + | + | + | + |
One isolate each in clusters 3 and 4i gave a result opposite of the indicated result.