Biochemical Characteristics

Reaction

Gram Stain

Negative

Morphology

Short, Rod-Shape

Indole Reaction

Positive

Catalase

Positive

Oxidase

Negative

Hydrogen Sulphide

Positive

Glucose Fermentation

Positive

Lactose Fermentation

Negative

Fermentation of Mannitol

Positive

Motility

Positive

Citrate

Positive

Urease

Negative

Voges-Proskauer

Negative

Methyl Red

Positive