Lancefield group of streptococci belongs to:
Correct Answer: Carbohydrate (C) antigen on cell- wall
Description: Carbohydrate (C) antigen on cell- wall (Ref: Ananthnarayan-6thEd/Pg 188) "Hemolytic streptococci were classified by Lancefield serologically into groups based on the nature of Carbohydrate antigen on the cell wall." There are 20 groups, A to V, identified (without I & J). * The great majority of hemolytic streptococci that produce human infections belong to group A * Hemolytic streptococci of group A are called as Streptococcus. Pyogen
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