Hemolysis (EXAM 3)

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What is Alpha Hemolysis?

Incomplete hemolysis; oxidizes the iron in hemoglobin producing a "greenish" discoloration on blood plates.


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What is Beta Hemolysis?

Complete destruction of red blood cells; results in clearing around growth


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What is Gamma Hemolysis?

No hemolysis; results in no change in the media and appears “red”


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What is the purpose of “Hemolysis”

To break down RBC in media

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Is often used to distinguish between the different species of pathogenic Streptococcus bacteria.

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