Abstract
Summary
A certain Group A hemolytic streptococcus has been observed to recapitulate a viridans phase capable of selection at pH 6, but not capable of stabilization as such. Temporarily stabilized strains have, however, been observed to occur naturally in clinical cases. The prompt response to sulfanilamide might become misleading, if their true nature as hemolytic streptococci was not recognized.
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