Abstract
Saponin is useful in differentiating pneumococci and streptococci. 14 strains of pneumococcus (including rough and smooth strains of pneumococcus types I, II, III and group IV) were all saponin-soluble when tested in cholesterol broth culture. 8 strains of streptococci tested under similar conditions were not dissolved.

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