Laboratory maintenance and characterization of Yersinia pestis

Curr Protoc Microbiol. 2008 Nov:Chapter 5:Unit 5B.1. doi: 10.1002/9780471729259.mc05b01s11.

Abstract

This unit describes protocols for Yersinia pestis maintenance and growth in research and clinical laboratories, including some protocols for strain characterization. Strain-dependent requirements for different Biosafety Level containments are also discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Bacteriological Techniques / methods*
  • Containment of Biohazards / methods
  • Yersinia pestis / growth & development*
  • Yersinia pestis / physiology*