A suitable test was developed for distinguishing group B streptococci from other beta-hemolytic streptococci during growth in liquid medium. One hundred and sixty of 161 human group B strains tested yielded positive reactions within a 5 h incubation. The dye medium tested is a reliable substitute for more expensive serological procedures.
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Teixeira et al. (1992) studied this question.