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Group of organisms, microorganisms, or cells distinguished by their shared specific antigens as determined by serologic testing; Also: The set of antigens that characterizes the group

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  • Specifically, they found a type strain of Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria known as serotype 19A in the children's ear fluid.
  • American researchers found that the most common cause of invasive pneumococcal infections is now a strain called serotype 19A, which is not covered by the PCV7 vaccine.
  • We are working on a vaccine against meningitis serotype C.
  • Analysis of the virus showed it to be a serotype H5N1 virus.
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