Fischetti Gallery
Album: Streptococcus pyogenes
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Chain of whole group A streptococcal cells undergoing division. Cells were directly applied to polylysine coated grids, critical point dried and viewed directly by TEM. The cell wall is seen to be stretched between different cells in the chain. The septum is also clearly visible between cells.
Chain of whole group A streptococcal cells undergoing division. Cells were directly applied to polylysine coated grids, critical point dried and viewed directly by TEM. The cell wall is seen to be stretched between different cells in the chain. The septum is also clearly visible between cells.