Microbiology mcqs - The CAMP test (Christie-Atkins-Munch-Peterson) is a test to identify group B β-hemolytic streptococci (Streptococcus agalactiae) based on their formation of a substance (CAMP factor) that enlarges the area of
![The CAMP test and reverse CAMP test on plates. The CAMP test with Streptococcus agalactiae. The reverse CAMP test with Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis. The CAMP test and reverse CAMP test on plates. The CAMP test with Streptococcus agalactiae. The reverse CAMP test with Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis.](https://www.microbiologyinpictures.com/bacteria%20photos/streptococcus%20agalactiae%20photos/streptococcus%20agalactiae%20012.jpg)
The CAMP test and reverse CAMP test on plates. The CAMP test with Streptococcus agalactiae. The reverse CAMP test with Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis.
![The CAMP test. The CAMP test and a zone of enhanced lysis of erythrocytes. CAMP factor produced by beta-hemolytic streptococci of group B. Presumptive identification of Streptococcus agalactiae. The CAMP test. The CAMP test and a zone of enhanced lysis of erythrocytes. CAMP factor produced by beta-hemolytic streptococci of group B. Presumptive identification of Streptococcus agalactiae.](https://www.microbiologyinpictures.com/bacteria%20photos/streptococcus%20agalactiae%20photos/streptococcus%20agalactiae%20013.jpg)