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Metabolic Characterization of the Genus Brucella VI. Growth Stimulation by i-Erythritol Compared with Strain Virulence for Guinea Pigs

School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, California

ABSTRACT

Strains of Brucella abortus isolated 20 to 38 years ago and strains recently isolated were assessed for their virulence to guinea pigs and for their ability to grow in half-strength Tryptose Broth with and without i-erythritol. The recently isolated strains were virulent and i-erythritol enhanced their growth. The aged strains were avirulent and grew equally well in both media. Three of the recently isolated strains were subcultured serially every 24 hr alternately on Tryptose Agar slants and in half-strength Tryptose Broth without i-erythritol. After 8 to 13 such transfers, the growth of each strain was equivalent in both media. The subculture on which growth equivalence occurred was retested for virulence. None of the three strains had decreased in its virulence for guinea pigs. The conclusion was drawn that strain virulence for guinea pigs and growth enhancement by i-erythritol are independent characteristics.

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