Stretococcus sp. Has an haemolytic property (mostly found in throat)
There are 3 types of haemolysis
- Alpha haemolysis (α-haemolysis)
Colony appear greenish and partial haemolysis occurs
- Beta haemolysis (β-haemolysis)
Clear zone, showing complete haemolysis
- Gamma haemolysis (γ-hemolysis )
No haemolysis