Observe your BAP plates for hemolysis patterns. Beta-hemolysis: complete lysis of red blood cells (clear areas) Alpha-hemolysis: partial lysis of red blood cells (greenish areas) Gamma-hemolysis: no ...
Alpha hemolytic organisms (Streptococcus pneumoniae and Streptococcus ... indicates that the organism is susceptible/sensitive to that antibiotic. Obtain a fresh BAP (1 plate per group of 4) and ...